Build Reliability Engineer I

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Build Reliability Engineer I will help embed reliability and quality throughout the Terran R design and production process. The role works closely with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to understand hardware and operational constraints, shape decisions, and establish processes, controls, and inspections that scale as the program moves from development into production and scaled operations.

Areas of ownership may include design standardization, design for manufacturability (DFM), and configuration management and control; reviewing work instructions and developing processes and standard rework or repair documentation; performing in-process build verification and coordinating travelled work; and supporting nonconformance processes, as-built verification, and root cause and corrective action. The engineer will drive initiatives that facilitate quality in the growing launch vehicle program, potentially including specification development, walk-down checklists, quality inspection automation, and DFM practices. The role also develops working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams so company objectives can be met.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Quality Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer at a fast-paced manufacturing company.
• Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, production, and test personnel.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and complex assembly practices, as well as typical quality processes and controls.
• Working knowledge of typical PLM, MES, ERP, and QMS software.
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Well-versed in process development and first-time quality efforts.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Production Process Verification (PPV).
• Successful experience introducing new hardware systems into manufacturing, test, and production systems (NPI).
• Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.
• Understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 applications and practices for an aerospace program.
• Self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll it out through effective communication to a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to facilitate quality in the growing launch vehicle program.
• Support design activities such as drawing standardization, DFM, and configuration management and control.
• Review work instructions and support process development and standard rework and repair documentation.
• Perform in-process build verification and coordinate travelled work.
• Support program processes including nonconformance tickets, as-built verification, and root cause and corrective action.
• Develop specifications, walk-down checklists, quality inspection automation, and DFM practices as project needs arise.
• Build strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend
• More benefits and perks are available; the posting refers candidates to the company benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level