Manager, Vehicle Dynamics, Powertrain

Rivian

10000

United States, California, Irvine, United States

Posted on: 2022-05-20

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for building out and leading the Vehicle Dynamics Powertrain team across all vehicle programs
Coordinate communication between the dynamics team and other cross-functional teams such as; Attributes, Controls, Development, Chassis, Manufacturing, and Vehicle SW teams
Working cross functionally and internally within Dynamics to drive RC's for the sub-team to completion
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure targets are clear and roadblocks are removed as quickly as possible, by facilitating internal conversations and work packages to resolve issues
Work with Vehicle Dynamics Systems team to ensure that feature requirements are captured and cascaded
Contribute to the creation of DFMEAs and DVP&Rs for relevant chassis components/systems
Develop/champion new technology (hardware or software) to progress Vehicle Dynamics capability to achieve class-leading status
Review RFQ/RFI packages for each responsible system before releasing to suppliers
As part of the scrum framework, this role would be a Product Owner for their systems
Responsible for team development (growth) and provide feedback/appraisals to direct reports
Work with Manufacturing on ensuring system functionality thru process development of EOL routines
Work with SW Team on defining software roadmap for features/functions/fixes
Work with Diagnostic Team on strategy and implementation of ECU Common Specifications
Develop Service Trouble Tree for resolving issues

Qualifications

B.S or BEng or Higher – Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace or equivalent engineering degree
5+ years of experience in automotive controls development with a focus on Vehicle Dynamics
3+ years of experience managing a team
Working knowledge of regulatory and vehicle certification requirements
Working knowledge of typical automotive development software such as Vector tools and Matlab/Simulink preferred
Understanding of the software V-process for a typical vehicle development cycle
Working Hours – typically 8-5pm with additional hours required to meet critical deadlines
Travel Requirements of Position – minimal, some travel to proving grounds for testing

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].