Todd Heider

Todd Heider is a highly experienced mechanical engineer currently serving as a Staff Mechanical Engineer at Rivian since May 2023. Previously, Todd held the position of Senior Product Development Engineer at Faraday Future from November 2021 to May 2023 and worked as a Product Development Engineer for Ford Motor Company from January 2015 to December 2021. Todd's early career includes roles as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at AP Engineering Services and Flint Hills Resources, as well as co-op positions at PaR Systems and TEL FSI. Todd has contributed to various engineering tasks, from CAD modeling and new product development to project management and construction planning. Todd holds a Master of Science in Engineering with a focus on Automotive Engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, along with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.