Sr. Design Release Engineer, HVAC

Number of employees

10000

United States, Michigan, Plymouth, United States

Posted on: 2022-05-04

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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

  • Provide leadership & expertise for HVAC design and development, for the other engineers and independent projects
  • Key component development experience (ie. blower, heat exchanger, actuator, NVH, etc.)
  • Design and release HVAC products including HVAC assemblies, heat exchangers, blower motors, actuators, temperature sensors, electronic expansion valves (EXVs), etc.
  • Develop and mature concepts and advanced designs following design creation process, iterating with the CAD and simulation teams to achieve performance targets and change management
  • Interface with thermal systems to define characteristics and requirements of above-mentioned HVAC components
  • Interface with interiors, vehicle integration, and other affected cross-functional teams to conduct and support packaging study for the HVAC and duct systems
  • Interface with attributes team to quantify and qualify component placements and airflow characteristics
  • Work closely with suppliers and CAD team in component design and assembly in CATIA V6 experience preferred
  • Provide guidance and direction to the CAD team through concept, pre-production and post SOP development
  • Sign-off engineering specs for above-mentioned HVAC products
  • Develop other foundation documents including risk assessment/management, DFMEA, DVP, and Functional Safety
  • Sign-off DV (design verification) and PV (production verification) plans/procedures and coordinate physical testing to validate functionality and reliability of HVAC products per engineering documentation
  • Lead technical delivery, design reviews, concept definition and resolution of HVAC products
  • Manage and coordinate all BOMs (Enovia direct experience preferred) of HVAC Products, piece cost, investment cost, weight target, and part procurement for all pre-production build phases
  • Understand Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) for HVAC assemblies, providing standards for both internal and external manufacturing supply options
  • Ensure project deliverables are clear and resources planned accordingly for green gateway accomplishment

 

Qualifications

  • BSME degree with in mechanical/automotive engineering
  • 5+ years of experience related to automotive design, release, and production
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant manufacturing techniques of HVACs/heat exchangers/ blower motors
  • HVAC design and performance experience directly with EV’s
  • High Proficiency with CAD tool (CATIA) and understanding CFD and FEA results
  • Knowledge on thermal, mechanical, NVH, durability, corrosion, and electrical requirements for HVAC products
  • Prior experience on Validation Process (DVPR), DV and PV testing of HVAC components is highly desired
  • Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stack-up analyses
  • Prior experience on multiple product cycles from concept creation to production is desired
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively among cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in fast-paced environment, while providing mentorship for DRE’s
  • Familiarity with electric vehicle thermal management & control protocols (LIN, CAN).
  • Experience in DFM, DFA, DFMEA and PFMEA
  • Dynamic attitude with desire to learn and expand your knowledge and capability

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].

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