Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

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.

This a fantastic opportunity to work with in a multi-functional battery team with external stakeholders in all areas of CAD design and Product Lifecycle Management. To deliver effective technical CAD Designs to Battery execution teams. While leading efforts to optimize complex CAD Data management practices and develop and maintain Rivian engineering CAD and PLM data management processes and standards.

• Perform engineering work related to configuring, deploying, maintaining, and upgrading CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications and processes.
• Create and maintain Battery CAD data in CATIA and ENOVIA.
• Responsible for tasks related to development and deployment of systems, methodologies, standards and processes that result in the ability to create and manage high fidelity digital data for Rivian products.
• Ensure PLM system integrity and manages all product configuration data and information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analyze battery packaging zones for clash, clearance and contact issues and document and coordinate critical issues with the battery design team.
• Define technical contents and guide the development/coordination of training for CAD and PLM Applications.
• Assist in planning, coordination, performance and execution of processes for PLM tools and services that meet internal and external customer and regulatory requirements.
• Execute plans according to schedule for engineering releases.
• Coordinate activities for lower level design staff assigned to specific projects
• Actively work to improve daily processes, to ensure all CAD and PLM systems meet customer requirements
• Actively work to maintain current BOM and all design related attributes as defined by engineering
• Support development and maintenance all assembly drawings and ensures data managed is correctly related
• Responsible for producing Product Structure and Engineering Bill of Material for use in development and production
• Responsible for change management and product configuration management activities

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education & experience.
• Five years of experience using CATIA, ENOVIA (CATIA V6 preferred)
• Familiarity with computer-aided design, manufacturing and product data management systems.
• Experience with automotive virtual, mule, prototype and production builds
• Basic knowledge of design engineering and manufacturing engineering applications and processes

Salary Range for California-Based Applicants: $120,000-140,000 (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, and Rivian covers most of the premium

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.

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