Build Reliability Engineer II

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

1d•$104,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is seeking a Build Reliability Engineer II to help establish and scale quality processes for its Terran R launch vehicle program. The Reliability team embeds reliability throughout design and production, working closely with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to understand hardware and operational constraints and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, the team establishes processes, controls, and inspections that support progress without compromising reliability. The role may own quality activities across design, planning, manufacturing, and program execution. It will also drive initiatives that facilitate quality in the growing launch vehicle program, such as developing specifications and walk-down checklists, supporting inspection automation, and assisting with design-for-manufacturing practices. The engineer will build strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
At least 3 years of experience working 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, 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 solve difficult problems using imaginative and practical approaches and evaluate alternative solutions, including those requiring coordination across multiple teams.
Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively 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 products into manufacturing, test, and production systems.
Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.
Understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 applications and practices for an aerospace program.
Demonstrated ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll it out to a diverse team through effective communication.

Responsibilities

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