Hiring: Staff Mechanical Engineer - Restraints Company: Rivian Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:28:30 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : CAD About the job Experience: •10 years (preferred) of first-hand experience developing, validating, and launching restraints components or assemblies into automotive or equivalent systems. Required Skills: •Lead the design and development of restraints for Rivian vehicles from concept through production that achieve performance, timing and commercial targets. •Collaborate Closely with studio designers to achieve design themes. •Lead the design and development of products in Catia V6 using generative shape design, part design, and sketcher workbench. •Lead cross functional alignment ensuring seamless collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to align to broader company goals and drive success in area of responsibility. •Lead the design and development of your engineering bill of materials and perform change management using Enovia as a part management tool. •Lead the design and development of DFMEAs with the cross functional team and cascade dependencies to cross functional partners. •Develop and execute Product Validation plans, coordinate validation activities, and sign off validation results. •Exhibit “Rivian Compass” values in everything you do. Qualifications: •Bachelors of Science in an engineering discipline (Masters degree and significant experience is a plus). •CAD design & manufacturing process experience. •Eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a team. •In-depth knowledge of engineering first principles. •Eagerness to learn and excellent communication skills. •Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, ECE, NCAP and other automotive evaluation and regulatory achievement. •Demonstrated capacity to self-direct while managing ambiguity. •Excellent understanding of GD&T standards. •Understanding of FE analysis technique to drive design and optimization. •Demonstrated capacity to conduct & drive the DFMEA process. Compensation: •$137,800 - $182,520 / 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!