Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim
$85.6k/y-$107k/y
Rivian2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Rivian is seeking a Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim to join their team in Irvine, CA. The role involves providing guidance and application development to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes (CMF) teams on various materials.
About the Role
As a Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for driving material prototyping and development, completing engineering approval of program materials, authoring materials standards and testing specifications, and leading advanced materials development with a focus on sustainability. You will also conduct root cause analysis for production issues, provide materials modeling inputs, and collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing teams.
About You
Required:
- B.S. in Material Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
- 4+ years of materials development industry experience.
- Experience in automotive plastics, deco materials, polymeric films, fabrics, composites, and natural fibers.
- Strong communication skills across multiple sites and time zones.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and vendors.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with sustainability initiatives in materials development.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
- Ability for 10% travel including weekends and extended periods.
Benefits
- Robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for employees and their families.
- Coverage effective on the first day of employment for full-time employees.
- Part-time employee coverage effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Rivian
Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.
Irvine, CA