Lead, Build Reliability Engineering
About The Position
Drive complex failure analysis using Fault Tree processes for critical manufacturing and field failures, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are validated and sustained to prevent recurrence. Integrate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and predictive modeling into early-stage designs to identify and mitigate risks before production begins. Partner with NPI (New Product Introduction), Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve reliability issues and influence supplier quality outcomes. Define and maintain reliability KPIs such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), escapes to next operations, and first-pass yield, translating data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders. Own qualification testing programs, including Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and environmental stress screening, to validate product lifespan and reliability targets. Lead risk escalation and resolution efforts, applying disciplined problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) to drive rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues. Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to other engineers, ensuring alignment on priorities and deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field).
- 7+ years of experience in Build Reliability, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, ideally within aerospace or a high-reliability/safety-critical industry, with demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional programs.
- Proven ability to lead projects and programs end-to-end, including defining scope, coordinating across teams, and driving execution without direct authority over all contributors.
- Strong working knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans), with experience driving implementation and compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to build processes from the ground up and deploy them across diverse teams.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or a related technical field).
- Professional certification such as Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or PMP.
- Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance criteria.
- Experience with enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES) and proficiency in data analysis.
- Comfortable operating in high ambiguity, setting direction where precedent or data is incomplete.
Responsibilities
- Drive complex failure analysis using Fault Tree processes for critical manufacturing and field failures, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are validated and sustained to prevent recurrence.
- Integrate Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and predictive modeling into early-stage designs to identify and mitigate risks before production begins.
- Partner with NPI (New Product Introduction), Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve reliability issues and influence supplier quality outcomes.
- Define and maintain reliability KPIs such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), escapes to next operations, and first-pass yield, translating data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Own qualification testing programs, including Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) and environmental stress screening, to validate product lifespan and reliability targets.
- Lead risk escalation and resolution efforts, applying disciplined problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) to drive rapid recovery on quality or capacity issues.
- Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to other engineers, ensuring alignment on priorities and deliverables.
Benefits
- Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
