Senior Compartment Engineer at Rivian (Remote)
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
In this position you will drive vehicle system-level and component-level packaging activities from initial concept through production. You will collaborate with subsystem engineers to instill packaging feasibility within the primary zone of a vehicle architecture.
Responsibilities
- Identify interference conditions / feasibility issues and develop countermeasures
- Create kinematic models and generate 3D clearance envelopes
- Create, assign, and manage packaging issues and conduct regular packaging review meetings
- Perform benchmarking analyses and maintain database of dimensional benchmarks
- Assist with general arrangement drawing creation and master section development
- Analyze Class A surfaces and work iteratively with designers to instill production feasibility and ensure coordination with interrelated vehicle systems
- Work hard, exceed expectations, challenge industry conventions, and relentlessly strive to make truly exceptional products
Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 6+ years of experience in automotive packaging, including at least one full product lifecycle from concept through production
- Comprehensive understanding of functional vehicle systems and corresponding design principles
- Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements
- Experience with standard 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5 or V6
- Working Hours: Standard (8am – 5pm)
- Travel Requirements of Position: At least once per quarter
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