Hiring: Sr. Lead Chassis Engineer Company: Rivian Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:28:30 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CAD About the job Experience: •15+ years of proven success in Chassis design and development, specifically within an OEM environment. Required Skills: •Act as the primary representative for Chassis program-level design and attribute reviews, ensuring engineering integrity is maintained throughout the vehicle's development. •Orchestrate the resolution of high-complexity technical issues by collaborating with Functional Managers, Attribute teams, and Manufacturing to resolve chassis elements and vehicle-level bottlenecks. •Guide Design Release Engineers (DREs) through sophisticated design challenges and high-severity root cause analyses, providing the technical oversight necessary to ensure robust solutions. •Define and manage critical chassis timing constraints by interfacing with Mass, Vehicle Dynamics, Crash, Aero, and NVH teams to deliver program milestones. •Identify and escalate critical technical roadblocks to the Chassis Director, ensuring design activities remain on track and deliverables are met with precision. •Drive regular technical touchpoints between suppliers and DREs and travel as needed to production sites to provide hands-on support for manufacturing and key product testing. •Lead functional planning meetings to establish department priorities and secure the resources necessary to resolve urgent technical hurdles. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred. •12-15+ years of proven success in Chassis design and development, specifically within an OEM environment. •Mastery of DFMEA and DVPR methodologies, with the ability to lead critical reviews and ensure robust failure-mode mitigation across complex assemblies. •Expert-level proficiency in CAD—specifically CATIA V6—with a focus on architectural integration and sophisticated packaging solutions. •Comprehensive technical command of chassis architecture, high-level vehicle dynamics, and wheel and tire alignment. •Proven ability to dissect complex engineering hurdles using first principles, leveraging data-driven insights to reach definitive solutions. •Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the presence to influence domestic and international stakeholders, executive leadership, and global Tier 1 suppliers. •A proactive self-starter mindset with the seasoned engineering judgment required to navigate ambiguity and thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced program cycles. •Demonstrated capacity to work seamlessly across departments, balancing technical requirements with manufacturing constraints and commercial targets. •The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. Compensation: •$176,200 - $233,530 / year •The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!