Manufacturing Engineer II, Mechanisms

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

9d•$104,000 - $156,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is developing Terran R, a reusable launch vehicle. The Mechanisms Manufacturing team is in the design release and New Product Introduction phase and works with vehicle design, supply chain, test, production, and vehicle integration to develop electromechanical and pneumatic hardware that supports rocket reusability. Its work includes landing-leg mechanisms, grid-fin actuators, pneumatic separation and release mechanisms, and linear and rotary electromechanical actuators, as well as manufacturing processes, tooling, technician training, and factory-floor layouts. The Manufacturing Engineer II will own major mechanized assemblies and their child components from design release through testing and integration onto Terran R. The role develops assembly and test flows, supports workcenter development, and provides hands-on production support. It also analyzes recurring manufacturing discrepancies, leads root-cause and corrective-action efforts, and mentors other manufacturing engineers. Success requires autonomy, adaptability in ambiguous conditions, commitment to quality, and a balance of short- and long-term solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
At least 2 years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
Extensive experience developing processes and authoring work instructions and/or test procedures for building and testing interdisciplinary mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies.
Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, planning, and production personnel.
Extensive experience leading, executing, and managing large-scope process and/or quality improvements.
Ability to work autonomously with little supervision in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Knowledge in at least two of the following areas: fastening and torquing operations; pneumatic and/or electromechanical assembly; electrical and/or pneumatic testing or functional checkouts; tooling design and fabrication; potting processes; grease plating processes; harness manufacturing; or machining complex products such as gears.

Nice To Haves

Successful New Product Introduction of an aerospace hardware system into a manufacturing, test, and production system.
Experience transitioning products from prototype to high-volume production.
Ability to assess situations and apply both short-term and long-term solutions.
Working knowledge of rocket subsystems, including structures, mechanisms, high-pressure gas systems, and/or avionics.
Expert understanding of GD&T and drafting principles.
Experience in capacity analyses, DFMEA/PFMEA, and value stream mapping.

Responsibilities

Own major mechanized assemblies and their child components from design release through test and successful integration onto the Terran R launch vehicle.
Lay out build and test flows to support efficient, high-quality product flow that can scale over time.
Drive assembly build and test efforts through design integration, part sourcing, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build and test work-order creation, and specification authoring.
Support workcenter development by considering assembly and test operations, safety, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and company operational goals.
Provide hands-on support to shop-floor and production personnel, promptly addressing issues and providing upstream feedback to improve design for manufacturability.
Analyze and disposition recurring manufacturing discrepancies.
Lead multidisciplinary teams in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Promote critical thinking and imaginative problem-solving, challenge established engineering and manufacturing practices, and improve production efficiency throughout the workcenter.
Mentor other manufacturing engineers and support their technical and professional development.