Early Career - Mechanical Design Engineer, Interior Trim

Role Summary

As a member of Rivian’s Cockpit and Trim Engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping innovation and impactful products from concept through volume production. Your contributions will help drive the development of high-performing and sustainable solutions. Interior Engineering is a place to be innovative and creative while contributing to a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and model Class A plastic injection-molded components (Hard trims) & compression molded/wrapped components (Soft trims) for the interior of Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing, and commercial targets
• Utilize Catia V6/3D Experience to develop high-quality 3D parametric data utilizing generative shape design, part design, and Sketcher Workbench.
• Develop high-quality 2D drawings in Catia V6
• Collaborate closely with studio designers to achieve design themes
• Responsible for the quality, cost, weight, timing, and engineering integrity of interior trim components
• Engage cross-functionally, ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align with broader company goals and drive success in the area of responsibility
• Design and develop the engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia as a part management tool
• Design and develop DFMEAs with the cross-functional team and cascade dependencies to cross-functionalpartners
• Cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, and project organization
• Support the creation of Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results
• Exhibit “Rivian Compass” values in everything you do

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering minimum
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive
• Class A Injection Molding/compression molding/wrapping development experience
• Experience in Catia V5/V6 including Sketcher, GSD, and part workbenches preferred
• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes such as injection molding, thermal forming, 3D printing, and cut/sew/wrapping
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills
• Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity
• Curiosity and high learning agility
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support vehicle launch activities

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $85,600 - $107,000 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.   The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.  You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.