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. 

Keep the world adventurous forever by joining the team creating the next generation of electric adventure vehicle interiors. You will be a member of a diverse and dynamic team implementing cutting edge technology and driving innovation across the industry. An ideal candidate will be someone who appreciates bringing a sketch or brainstormed idea to life in a production environment.

• Work side by side with the Rivian design studio and cross functional engineering teams
  to turn vehicle concepts into high-quality, production ready designs for instrument panel
  (dashboard), front floor consoles, or door trim assemblies.
• Create and manage 3D geometric designs and 2D drawings using Catia V6 software.
  This includes establishing attachment methods (fastening design), fit and finish
  standards, and GD&T requirements.
• Collaborate externally with key interior suppliers to deliver parts on time for key vehicle
  milestones.
• Be hands on with early prototyping, testing, and advanced manufacturing validation.
• Stay abreast of industry innovations through research and benchmarking of
  performance, quality, cost, and mass targets across all engineering industries.
• Maintain engagement with production designs through vehicle ramp while being the first
  wave of triage if issues arise.
• Pro-actively apply a first principles approach towards product development and problem
  solving.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-4 years experience in Product Development in a related field.
• Knowledge of design fundamentals and an understanding of the development process, establishment of system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Experience in CAD modelling methodologies including assembly development, 2D
  drawings, and 3D annotations.
• Exposure to CAD simulation programs for the performance assessment of virtual
  designs.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of
  a high-performance team.
• Working knowledge of automotive regulatory and certification requirements.

Salary Range Palo Alto-Based Applicants: $85,600 -$107,000 (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 employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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