In this role at Rivian, you will provide guidance and application development to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes teams, focusing on plastics and various materials. As part of the Vehicle Hardware Engineering team, you will contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable products from concept to production. The position emphasizes creativity, trust, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. You will also engage in advanced materials development with a strong focus on sustainability and performance.

• B.S. in Material Sciences, Engineering or a related field; Masters preferred.
• 4+ years of materials development industry experience preferred.
• Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, deco materials, polymeric films, fabrics, composites, and natural fibers.
• Proven experience with managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and vendors.
• First-class communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites and time zones.
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach.
• Highly organized and detail oriented in documentation, report writing, and cross-functional data management.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Google suite proficiency.
• Ability for 10% travel including weekends and extended periods, as well as capability for international travel.

• Drive material prototyping and development in partnership with the product development team.
• Complete engineering approval of program materials as part of the Materials Engineering Validation process.
• Author Rivian Materials Standards and Rivian Testing Specifications.
• 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.
• Demonstrate curiosity and high learning agility.
• Exhibit Rivian Compass values in all activities.

• 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.