Staff Design Quality Integration Engineer

Job Description

The Staff Design Quality Integration Engineer role at Rivian involves ensuring cross-functional alignments, on-time delivery of program milestones, and continuous improvement in Design Quality. The position requires collaborating with various teams to identify solutions to roadblocks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or technical discipline, Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with Craftsmanship, Perceived & Design Quality Standards at a global automotive company.
• Technical background in injection molding, along with tool texture and surface finishes.
• Must pass a Munsell Hue Test with Superior Discrimination.
• Thrives in both autonomous and collaborative settings, effectively translating direction into action.
• Exhibits high emotional intelligence to filter information, assess urgency, and determine the appropriate channels for communication or escalation.
• Meticulously organized, with experience successfully managing complex information and data.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct integration and coordination efforts between Studio, CMF, Craftsmanship and Design Quality.
• Develop and maintain program-specific 'Critical to Styling' (CTS) part catalog.
• Track and ensure the readiness of DQ critical inputs.
• Participate in competitive benchmarking and establish Bill of Design criteria for craftsmanship excellence.
• Jointly co-validate Design criteria with Concept, Core, and Subject Matter Expert teams.
• Support translating Studio's appearance quality expectations into Rivian Quality Standards.
• Establish strategic objectives with Engineering to deliver exceptional craftsmanship.
• Verify the accuracy of part-level texture direction.
• Support part-level documentation for dual or complex texture execution.
• Must be willing to travel 20%.

Benefits

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.