Prototyping Manufacturing Engineer at Rivian in Plymouth, MI

Summary: Rivian is a company focused on building emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles and is seeking a Prototyping Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves design optimization, collaboration with manufacturing engineers, and ensuring high standards of quality in prototype processes. Responsibilities: - Daily use of CAD software to optimize prototype design manufacturability, and design their own solutions to complex problems - Demonstrate a deep understanding of Prototype Manufacturing Technologies and their use cases: Additive Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Fabrication, Laser Cutting, and Stamping Dies - Review all new incoming prototype requests. Ensuring that blueprints and models are suitable and have all the necessary information for the shop to begin work - Serve as the main liaison between engineering teams and machine operators. Finding answers to design issues with prompt communication and design reviews - Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve manufacturability issues. Take these lessons to then contribute to process improvements - Responsible for prototype stamping die designs, sheet metal design, welding blueprint callouts, and designing for additive manufacturing/ CNC machining - Occasional use of 3D scanning equipment and software - Utilize their continuous improvement mindset to create new processes that increase shop floor productivity Required Qualifications: - Demonstrated ability to work with tools and complete hands on tasks - A strong interest in learning and working with prototype manufacturing technologies - Experience with CAE/FEA software to simulate a design's structural performance when under loads - Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work - Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor or Associate degree preferred - Advanced CAD skills. Catia V6 experience is highly preferred - 3D Scanning Software experience is a plus - Prior experience in manufacturing or a lab environment is preferred. (CNC Machining, Fabrication, Sheet Metal, and Additive Manufacturing Required Skills: Advanced CAD skills, Prototype Manufacturing Technologies, CAE/FEA software Important Skills: 3D Scanning Software, Manufacturing experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Hands-on tasks Benefits: Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Short-term disability insurance, Long-term disability insurance, 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program