Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer I, Combustion Devices

Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing for the development and production of Combustion Device (fire-breathing) hardware for Aeon-R and Vacuum Engine programs. Develop initial processes required to build the hardware, implement into production, and drive process improvements to enable rapid production ramp. Closely collaborate with stakeholders within (machine shop, additive, etc.) and external to Manufacturing (Supply Chain, Propulsion Design, etc.) to drive manufacturability and scalability in your hardware. Ensure delivery to engine to meet program targets, as well as drive continuous improvement, new product development, and strategy for Combustion Device manufacturing at Relativity as a whole.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience authoring work instructions and/or process procedures to manufacture complex assemblies.
  • Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel in a production environment.
  • Experience in executing and driving projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to understand - and effectively advocate for - Design for Manufacturing principals.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
  • Extensive experience with Combustion Device Design or Manufacturing.
  • Experience in scaling from development to high-rate production.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the end-to-end manufacturing for the development and production of Combustion Device hardware for Aeon-R and Vacuum Engine programs.
  • Develop initial processes required to build the hardware.
  • Implement processes into production.
  • Drive process improvements to enable rapid production ramp.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders within (machine shop, additive, etc.) and external to Manufacturing (Supply Chain, Propulsion Design, etc.) to drive manufacturability and scalability in your hardware.
  • Ensure delivery to engine to meet program targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement, new product development, and strategy for Combustion Device manufacturing at Relativity as a whole.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
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