Manufacturing Engineer I, Paint and TPS

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program. This role will own the application of Paint and Thermal Protection System materials from design release through successful installation onto the Terran R launch vehicle. The position involves laying out the build flow to ensure an efficient, high-quality process capable of scaling production rate with time. It also includes driving first build efforts and improving existing product lines through design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build work order creation, and specification authoring. The role requires supporting the shop floor and production personnel through responsive issue resolution and providing upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology. Additionally, the position involves monitoring large scale part movements and ensuring safety through clear and concise direction, and developing strong working relationships with Engineering, Build Reliability, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure all company objectives can be met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline with 1-2 years progressive and related work experience
3D & 2D design/drafting working experience per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
Working experience with at least 2 of the following processes: adhesive bonding, soft goods manufacturing, coating processes, machining, mechanical fastening and torquing operations, trim and drill operations, composites manufacturing, critical lifting, tool design and fabrication, work center development
Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Nice To Haves

New product introduction of an aerospace hardware product or process with proven success
Experience in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems
Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Responsibilities

Own the application of Paint and Thermal Protection System materials from design release through successful installation onto the Terran R launch vehicle—lay out the build flow to ensure an efficient, high-quality process capable of scaling production rate with time
Drive first build efforts and improve existing product lines through design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build work order creation, and specification authoring
Support the shop floor and production personnel through responsive issue resolution and provide upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology
Monitor large scale part movements and ensure safety through clear and concise direction
Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Build Reliability, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure all company objectives can be met