Sr. Design Release Engineer

$107,800 - $134,800/Yr

Rivian - Tustin, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Tustin, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Design Release Engineer at Rivian is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of High Voltage cable assemblies integral to the Powertrain system. This role involves managing change control, resolving technical issues, and ensuring engineering deliverables for sub-components, while collaborating with various teams to support the integration of new components into vehicle designs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of High Voltage cable assemblies for Rivian's Powertrain system.
  • Manage change control, technical issue resolution, and program engineering deliverables for sub-components.
  • Coordinate and create 3D designs to package sub-components into the vehicle's environment.
  • Execute structural analysis on designs and prepare 2D drawings of designs.
  • Support new component interfaces and collaborate with Purchasing and other engineers during development and approval of new-tooled components.
  • Support Design Reviews and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses.
  • Maintain parts and assemblies through change control and final release processes.
  • Provide internal support for cost studies and track engineering issues for regular reviews.
  • Review Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) documents for adherence to design standards.
  • Collaborate with the Design Verification Process and Report (DVP&R) team to validate requirements.
  • Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).
  • Propose continuous design improvements and support wire harness and vehicle assembly builds from prototype to full production launch.
  • Prepare engineering releases/attributes in ENOVIA and gather testing asset requests to Suppliers through Purchasing.
  • Assist with Concession requests and feedback on concerns, and submit Device Transmittals to the Low Voltage harness team.
  • Coordinate validation efforts between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and internal departments, and review Design Validation Plans and reports.
  • Interface with Technical Program Managers to provide program imperatives summaries.

Requirements

  • BSME or BSEE degree
  • 5+ years of experience in related component design, release, and industrialization (Low Voltage or High Voltage wire harness)
  • Experience with High Voltage distribution systems and electric propulsion systems (Motor, Inverter, Battery, etc.)
  • Experience managing BOM content attributes in PLM/SAP systems (ENOVIA direct experience preferred)
  • Experience managing BOM variants and facilitating part revisions through approval and implementation processes
  • Experience launching new models/products into automotive high-volume production
  • Experience working with Manufacturing teams and suppliers to implement DFA/DFM learnings
  • Advanced CAD knowledge, preferably CATIA V5/V6
  • Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses
  • Experience in DFMEA, DVP&R, and PFMEA
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant manufacturing techniques/processes for both low- and high-volume production.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with electric vehicle systems
  • Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

  • Robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full-time employees and their families, effective on the first day of employment, with most premiums covered by Rivian.
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