Sr. Manager, Charging Products Mechanical Engineering

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers to develop EV charging products
• Technical oversight over electro-mechanical design including thermal management, high voltage power electronics and low voltage system integration
• Review designs and make design improvement recommendations
• Provide direction on technical issue resolution
• Communicate technical status of systems and components
• Develop design best practices and standards
• Ensure timely releases and accurate BOM management in the company PLM system
• Participate in DFMEAs, test plan creation and risk assessments
• Participate in supplier reviews and supplier development
• Ensure Design for Manufacutring best practices are followed and implemented in partnership with the manufacturing engineering team
• Support manufacturing, internal and contract, for prototype and production builds
• Make hiring and other staffing decisions in partnership with the People team
• Support development of engineers on the team. Provide support, coaching and growth opportunities for your team
• Develop relationships with peer mechanical engineering teams
• Work with your team to identify new technology that can enhance the performance of next generation products

• 10 years industry experience
• At least a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred
• Experience with consumer products design and development through to market launch and on going field support
• Good knowledge of manufacturing methods and requirements including machining, stamping, punching and casting
• Good knowledge of plastics manufacturing methods including injection molding and extrusion
• Experience reviewing 3D models (CATIA experience preferred)
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Understanding of power components heat generation
• Understanding of safety of conductive materials and grounding
• Experience with ground up requirements definition and supplier management
• Experience with DFMEAs and DVPs
• Excellent and effective communicator with engineers and executives
• Detail orientated with strong design decision skills
• Strong leadership behaviors, ideally with direct team building and management experience
• Experience delivering products in a fast paced environment while adhering to design release and product life cycle management processes
• Experience with working with high power and high voltage system and components preferred

Salary range for California Based Applicants: $189,000-$,217000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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