What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer II, Cockpit & Trim position at Rivian?
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About Rivian
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.
Role Summary
Develop Interior Cockpit and Trim components.
As a member of Rivian's Interior 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 and development of Cockpit and Interior Trim components for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing and commercial targets
Collaborate Closely with studio designers to achieve design themes
Design and develop products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench
Engage cross functionally ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in 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 functional partners
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's degree in engineering or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Automotive or equivalent or Master's Degree.
Ability to travel to Vehicle and Component launch locations
Instrument panel, Center console, Interior Door trim or Soft trim development experience preferred
Capability in Catia V6 including sketcher, GSD and part workbenches preferred
Understanding of engineering first principles
Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement
Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity
Curiosity and high learning agility
Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range Irvine-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 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.
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
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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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.
Role Summary
Develop Interior Cockpit and Trim components.
As a member of Rivian's Interior 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 and development of Cockpit and Interior Trim components for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing and commercial targets
Collaborate Closely with studio designers to achieve design themes
Design and develop products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench
Engage cross functionally ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in 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 functional partners
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's degree in engineering or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Automotive or equivalent or Master's Degree.
Ability to travel to Vehicle and Component launch locations
Instrument panel, Center console, Interior Door trim or Soft trim development experience preferred
Capability in Catia V6 including sketcher, GSD and part workbenches preferred
Understanding of engineering first principles
Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement
Ability to self-direct while managing ambiguity
Curiosity and high learning agility
Ability to travel to vehicle and component launch locations
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range Irvine-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 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.
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
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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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Salary : $85,600 - $107,000
