Lead, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Assembly (Fluid Systems)
About The Position
Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Mechanisms & Integrated Sub-Assemblies Manufacturing team is in the design release and New Product Introduction phase for Terran R, their next-generation, fully reusable rocket. This team handles a broad range of responsibilities, collaborating closely with vehicle design, factory test, and production to develop hardware that supports rocket reusability. This includes key assemblies like pneumatic separation and release mechanisms, linear and rotary electromechanical actuators, and integrated propulsion/avionics assemblies. The team is also responsible for optimizing factory floor layouts and designing and implementing intricate tooling and processes. This role offers the opportunity to work across many teams to iterate and support the development of the vehicle program. Success in this role requires being a self-starter who can thrive in ambiguity, identify problems and quickly resolve them, and provide definition to the previously undefined, with a commitment to quality and the discipline to achieve it.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant work experience and BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or related technical field.
- Extensive experience authoring work instructions, mBOMs and technical procedures for interdisciplinary assemblies involving mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, production, and quality teams to execute and optimize build processes.
- Strong understanding of mechanisms manufacturing and integrated assembly processes across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience executing and driving projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
- Experience with scaling manufacturing processes from development through rate production.
- Hands-on experience with RCCA, assembly testing, tooling design and/or fabrication.
- Experience in capacity analysis, PFMEA, value stream mapping and work center/process development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers building flight-ready mechanisms and integrated sub-assemblies, driving scalable, efficient, and high-quality production processes.
- Own a major mechanized assembly and/or integrated sub-assembly, contributing directly to build development while guiding team execution from design release through production.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts across design, supply chain, and production to execute the build process: covering planning, sourcing strategies, sequencing, mBOM development, tooling, equipment and work order creation.
- Guide workcenter development with a strategic focus on long-term goals, safety, capital investment, and tooling, aligning operations with scaling and continuous improvement objectives.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership to resolve manufacturing challenges, lead root cause analysis, and implement sustainable, efficiency-driven solutions.
- Manage team priorities, offer technical direction, drive execution, and support professional development of team members.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
