Opportunity

Job Description

Lead the mechanical development of vehicle closure structures, sealing systems and mechanisms such as handles, latches and actuators.

Responsibilities

Represent the Closures team during vehicle body-design reviews.

Coordinate supplier meetings and resolve mechanical design and development issues.

Support manufacturing from early vehicle builds through start of production.

Mentor less-experienced engineers and guide closure-system development.

Eligibility

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Approximately five or more years of automotive closures development or equivalent industry experience is preferred.

Required Skills

Closure-system engineeringMechanical mechanism designFirst-principles physicsSupplier coordinationProduct development

Preferred Skills

Lightweight closure structuresAluminium or composite systemsHinge and kinematic designDynamic sealing systemsHandles, latches and actuator development

Application Instructions

Apply on Rivian’s official careers page and provide the required résumé and candidate information.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Closures Mechanisms