Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Electric Machine Design

In this position, you will be working with the Electric Machine Mechanical Design team on the next generation of electric motor components for Rivian's Electric Adventure Vehicles. You will support testing and assembly of motor subcomponents and motor assemblies by designing test setups and assembly tooling for systems that are currently in-production as well as for future products currently in-development.

Work closely with Engineering Team to lead the design and fabrication of complex test setups and prototype assembly tooling for electric motor components, sub-systems, and electric drive units

Utilize CATIA V6 for detailed 3D part generation/revision and 2D drawing layout, ensuring design completeness and accuracy

Conduct stack-up analyses for parts and mating interfaces to inform components' GD&T and manufacturing requirements

Lead root cause analysis studies to identify issue origins and determine appropriate containment actions

Develop timelines for design, detailing, fabrication, assembly, and preparation for test system and tooling

Have ownership of some motor components for design, validation, production, and manufacturing support

Collaborate and manage suppliers with DFM, DFA, DFMA, and open issues lists to ensure the delivery of parts on-time, to-spec, and within acceptable quality criteria

Travel to vendors and Rivian plant(s) for issue identification and resolution

Cross functional collaboration with various teams across Rivian

Mentor other team members on designs and development of tooling and test systems

5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment on the mechanical design of complex components

Formal education in mechanical engineering or similar discipline; B.S. minimum

Proficiency with major 3D CAD software package; CATIA V6 experience preferred

Professional experience with applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5), conducting stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on material and manufacturing methods

Ability to perform structural hand-calculations and FEA studies

Past work leading root cause analysis efforts and determining effective containment actions

Knowledge of rapid prototyping, high-volume manufacturing processes, materials selection, and supply chains

Hands-on experience with lab tools and measurement equipment

Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of materials, mechanics, dynamics, design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and high-precision metrology

High-energy, open-minded attitude willing to quickly iterate on designs and expand skillset as needed

A wide degree of creativity and latitude with minimal supervision is expected