Build Reliability Engineer I

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

2h•$90,000 - $136,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is developing its Terran R launch vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit and meet growing demand for launch capacity. The Reliability team works across design, manufacturing, test, and launch to build reliability into Terran R’s design and production processes. As the program advances toward production and scaled operations, the team establishes processes, controls, and inspections that manage risk without impeding progress. The Build Reliability Engineer I will drive initiatives that support quality across the launch vehicle program. Areas of ownership may include design drawing standardization, design for manufacturability (DFM), configuration management and control, work instruction review, process development, standard rework and repair documentation, in-process build verification, coordination of travelled work, nonconformance ticket processes, as-built verification, and root-cause and corrective-action activities. Projects may also involve specification development, walk-down checklists, quality-inspection automation, and support for DFM practices. The role develops working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
At least 1 year of experience acting 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 or complex assembly practices and 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 communicate and present information effectively to team members, team leaders, and top management.
Knowledge of 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.
Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.
Understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 applications and practices for an aerospace program.
Demonstrated ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll it out through effective communication to a diverse team.

Responsibilities

Drive initiatives that facilitate quality in the growing launch vehicle program.
Support design activities such as drawing standardization, design for manufacturability, and configuration management and control.
Review work instructions and support process development and standard rework and repair documentation.
Support manufacturing activities including in-process build verification and coordination of travelled work.
Support program quality processes including nonconformance tickets, as-built verification, and root-cause and corrective-action activities.
Develop specifications and walk-down checklists, support quality-inspection automation initiatives, and assist with DFM practices.
Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams to help meet company objectives.