Build Reliability Engineer II

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

23h

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring a Build Reliability Engineer II to help ensure quality is built into each stage of the Terran R design and production process. The Reliability team works closely with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to understand hardware and operational constraints, shape decisions proactively, balance risk, and establish processes, controls, and inspections that can scale as the program moves toward production and broader operations. The role may involve design-related work such as drawing standardization, design for manufacturability (DFM), and configuration management and control; planning work such as reviewing work instructions and developing processes and standard rework or repair documentation; manufacturing work such as in-process build verification and coordination of travelled work; and program work such as nonconformance ticket processes, as-built verification, and root cause and corrective action. The engineer will drive quality initiatives for the growing launch vehicle program, potentially including specification development, walk-down checklists, quality-inspection automation, and DFM practices. The role also develops working relationships across Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams to support company objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
At least 3 years of experience acting as a Quality Engineer at a fast-paced manufacturing company.
Extensive experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, production, and test personnel.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and 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 solve a wide range of difficult problems using imaginative and practical approaches, and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams.
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 FMEA, APQP, SPC, and PPV.
Successful experience introducing a new hardware system 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.
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 that facilitate quality in the growing launch vehicle program.
Contribute to design activities, including drawing standardization, DFM, and configuration management and control.
Review work instructions and support process development and standard rework or 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.
Lead or support projects such as specification development, walk-down checklist development, quality-inspection automation, and DFM practices.
Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.