Prototyping Manufacturing Engineer at Rivian in Plymouth, MI

Summary: Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Prototype Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for design optimization and manufacturability of all prototype requests, collaborating with manufacturing engineers and ensuring high standards of quality in the prototyping lab. 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: - Bachelor or Associate degree preferred - Demonstrated ability to work with tools and complete hands on tasks - A strong interest in learning and working with prototype manufacturing technologies - Advanced CAD skills - Catia V6 experience is highly preferred - Experience with CAE/FEA software to simulate a design's structural performance when under loads - 3D Scanning Software experience is a plus - Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work - Prior experience in manufacturing or a lab environment is preferred. (CNC Machining, Fabrication, Sheet Metal, and Additive Manufacturing - Excellent communication skills Required Skills: CAD software, Catia V6, CAE software, FEA software, 3D scanning software, Prototype manufacturing technologies, Additive manufacturing, CNC machining, Fabrication, Sheet metal design, Welding blueprint callouts, Design optimization, Manufacturability analysis 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