Manufacturing Engineer II, Tube Shop

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

74d

About The Position

The Tube Manufacturing team is responsible for working alongside the vehicle design and test teams to develop hardware that enables Terran R reusability, working in a variety of processes to manufacture fluids systems hardware for the vehicle. The team is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to own the following scope: advocate for scalable manufacturing in product design trades and reviews, build flow planning, large-volume part logistics, tooling design, conceptualizing & sourcing, fast-paced issue dispositions, and complex mechanical assembly work planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience authoring work instructions and/or test procedures to build and validate mechanical and fluid assemblies.
• Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Extensive experience managing large scope of ownership.
• Solid understanding of at least three of the following: orbital tube welding (OTW), tube bending, TIG welding, metallic fabrication, assembly procedures, precision cleaning, pressure testing, non-destructive testing/evaluation, and tooling design.

Nice To Haves

• New product introduction of an aerospace hardware system into a manufacturing, test, and production system with proven success
• Working knowledge of rocket subsystems including structures, mechanisms, high pressure gas systems, and/or avionics. Strong understanding GD&T and drafting principles.
• Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems.
• Process development, factory layouts, and production line planning. Experience in capacity analyses, DFMEA/PFMEA, value stream mapping.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and manufacture innovative, cutting-edge tube bending and welding cells capable of meeting the demanding needs for the Aeon R and Terran R programs.
• Drive the assembly's first build and test effort through design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build and test work order creation, and specification authoring.
• Demonstrate ingenuity and autonomy by introducing groundbreaking ideas and implementing them with utmost attention to safety, quality, and reliability, ensuring timely completion of projects.
• Create innovative tooling solutions for both new and existing products, streamlining production to support increased output while reducing operational complexity.
• Establish and enforce standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standardized repair procedures, with a key responsibility of reviewing and approving planning documents.
• Facilitate seamless day-to-day production of bent, OTW, and manually welded tubing, ensuring optimal efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Streamline and optimize existing production systems, proactively identifying areas for cost reduction while enhancing overall quality and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees