Sonali Patil
Mechanical Design Engineer @ Rivian
- Role
- Mechanical Design Engineer Ii - Seat Complete at Rivian
- Location
- Irvine, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sonali Patil
I’m a Mechanical Design Engineer who believes that a great engineer is the one who has experienced a lot of technical challenges! My journey has taken me from optimizing heavy machinery to designing the next generation of seating systems for electric vehicles. With a Master’s from UIUC that blends technical depth with an entrepreneurial edge, I don’t just design components; I solve for weight, cost, and safety using first principles and a bit of Python automation. I am a patent holder driven by the challenge of turning complex \"what-if\" scenarios into high-performance, sustainable reality. Beyond the math and engineering, I’m a fierce advocate for uplifting women in STEM!
Experience
Mechanical Design Engineer Ii - Seat Complete
Jun 2025 — Present
Designed and developed MSP Vehicle Seat Foampads in collaboration with ergonomics, design studio, trim, homologation andpurchasing teams within the cost and timing of program-Oversaw testing and solved build issues by providing optimal solutions using first principles to produce high quality products-Spearheaded creation of engineering criteria for MSP vehicle line seats keeping in mind FMVSS & ECE regulations-Design responsible for Second Row Seat molded carpets, collaborated with design studio and supplier to deliver best qualityproduct within stringent cost and timing.
Education
National Institute of Technology Surat
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2016 — 2020
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
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