Rivian · 7 hours ago
Materials Engineer - Interior & Exterior Trim
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $107K/yr
4+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Materials Engineer will provide guidance and application development to the product development and Color Materials and Finishes teams, ensuring the creation of sustainable and high-performing parts.
Electric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAutomotive
Responsibilities
Drive material prototyping & 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 everything you do
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Material Sciences, Engineering or a related field
4+ years of materials development industry experience preferred
Multi-disciplined experiences in automotive plastics, deco materials (plated, Aluminum wood), polymeric films, fabrics / textiles, 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 & time zones to a wide range of audiences
A demonstrated ability to solve problems using a first-principles approach
Highly 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
Google suite proficiency
Ability for 10% travel including weekends and extended periods, as well as capability for international travel
Preferred
Masters Preferred
4+ years of materials development industry experience preferred
Benefits
Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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