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    Sr. Textile Material Engineer

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    Job Description

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    About Rivian

    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. 

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    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. 


    Role Summary

    • In this role you will be responsible for providing guidance to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes (CMF) teams on textiles, fabrics, and coated textiles!

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    • Lead soft trim prototyping and development with product development teams.
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    • Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation (MEV) process.
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    • Author Rivian Materials Standards (RMS) and Rivian Testing Specifications (RTS).
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    • Lead advanced materials development with a focus on sustainability initiatives, improved durability and cleanability.
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    • Drive root cause analysis for ongoing production issues related to materials, working directly with Tiers and Materials Vendors.
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    • Provide materials modeling inputs for digital validation.
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    • Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing teams for supplier development.
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    • B.S. in Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years (preferred) of materials development.
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    • Or M.S. in Materials Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of materials development.
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    • Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, metals, polymeric films, textiles, composites, and natural fibers are a plus.
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    • Proven experience with handling multiple complex projects simultaneously.
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    • First-class communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites & time zones to a wide range of audiences.
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    • A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach.
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    • Very organized and detail oriented in documentation, report writing, and data cross functional data management.
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    • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
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    • Sound commercial and financial awareness.
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    • Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
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    Pay Disclosure

    Salary Range for California-Based Applicants: $121,000 - $139,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

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    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 premium




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    Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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    Sr. Textile Material Application Engineer

    Rivian

    Rivian

    Irvine, CA, USA
    Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2023

    Sr. Textile Material Engineer

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    Job Description

    About Rivian

    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. 


    Role Summary

    • In this role you will be responsible for providing guidance to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes (CMF) teams on textiles, fabrics, and coated textiles!

    Responsibilities

    • Lead soft trim prototyping and development with product development teams.
    • Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation (MEV) process.
    • Author Rivian Materials Standards (RMS) and Rivian Testing Specifications (RTS).
    • Lead advanced materials development with a focus on sustainability initiatives, improved durability and cleanability.
    • Drive root cause analysis for ongoing production issues related to materials, working directly with Tiers and Materials Vendors.
    • Provide materials modeling inputs for digital validation.
    • Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality Engineering and Purchasing teams for supplier development.

    Qualifications

    • B.S. in Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years (preferred) of materials development.
    • Or M.S. in Materials Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of materials development.
    • Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, metals, polymeric films, textiles, composites, and natural fibers are a plus.
    • Proven experience with handling multiple complex projects simultaneously.
    • First-class communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites & time zones to a wide range of audiences.
    • A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach.
    • Very organized and detail oriented in documentation, report writing, and data cross functional data management.
    • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
    • Sound commercial and financial awareness.
    • Microsoft Office suite proficiency.

    Pay Disclosure

    Salary Range for California-Based Applicants: $121,000 - $139,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, 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 premium




    Equal Opportunity

    Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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    Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

     

    Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

     

    Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

     

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