Sr. Mechanical Design & Release Engineer - Wheels
$107k/y-$134.8k/y
a day ago
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Summary
Rivian is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design & Release Engineer - Wheels to join their Vehicle Hardware Engineering - Chassis - Product Development team in Irvine, CA. The role involves driving the product development of aluminum and steel wheels and related chassis components for their electric adventure vehicles.
About the Role
As a Sr. Mechanical Design & Release Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering deliverables including design, chassis integration, validation, and project management of wheel development. You will work collaboratively with various teams to assess design feasibility, monitor attribute targets, and ensure optimized designs are released. Your role will also involve creating engineering specification packages, handling CAD releases, and balancing multiple projects while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in wheel design and/or development at a wheel supplier or OEM Chassis Department.
- Experience with Engineering tools such as CAD (CATIA V6 3DX), CAE FEA Software, DFMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.
Preferred:
- Demonstrable ability to interpret data and solve complex problems using first principles.
- Understanding of wheel & tire design standards & code (ETRTO, TR&A etc) & homologation.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Benefits
- Robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees and their families.
- Coverage effective on the first day of employment, with Rivian covering most of the premium.
Rivian
Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.
Irvine, CA