Sr. Mechanical Design & Release Engineer, Restraints

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Join Rivian's Seat & Restraints Engineering team as a key contributor, where you'll directly shape innovative and impactful products from concept through volume production. Your expertise will drive the development of high-performing and sustainable solutions, fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement within Interior Engineering.

• Drive the design and development of safety restraint components - airbags, seat belts, steering wheels, and occupant sensors - for Rivian vehicles from concept through production.

• Collaborate closely with Vehicle Safety, Interior, Body structures, Studio and Perceived Quality to achieve design targets.

• Execute the design and development of products in Catia V6 utilizing part workbenches, 3D models, and drawings

• Ensure cross-functional alignment and seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align with broader company goals and drive success in your area of responsibility.

• Be responsible for the design and development of the engineering bill of materials and perform change management utilizing Enovia as the part management tool.

• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to achieve targets including safety, cost, mass, manufacturing, and timing.

• Work creatively to provide solutions where a gap to target exists.

• Support the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross-functional team, driving the communication of dependencies to cross-functional partners.

• Develop and execute Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 5-7+ years of full-cycle development and launch of automotive restraint systems.

• Capable of coordinating with internal cross-functional and supplier teams to ensure the successful development, validation, and launch of automotive restraint systems

• Demonstrated ability to utilize Catia V5/V6 for 2D sectioning, 3D model creation, and detailed drawing generation.

• Able to apply first-principles physics and engineering fundamentals to the design, analysis, and optimization of safety restraint systems, including understanding of loads, forces, failure modes, and system function.

• Detailed understanding of component level design attributes and how it affects system level performance

• Able to identify and resolve complex manufacturing, financial, timing, and engineering issues, considering their cross-functional impacts.

• Capable of effectively utilizing DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, specifications, and engineering drawings in the development and analysis of restraint systems..

• Working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievements.

• Able to clearly articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences, both verbally and in written form

• Eagerness to learn and collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic environment

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle launch activities

Salary Range Irvine-Based Applicants: $107,800-$134,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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