Quality Engineer II

Relativity Space•Stennis Space Center, MS

6d•$94,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is hiring a Quality Engineer II for its Stennis Test team, which designs, builds, and operates propulsion and stage test stands. The team works with large-scale, complex systems, including integrated engines and stage assemblies, and supports hardware testing and flight readiness in a fast-paced, highly operational environment. The role supports quality across the Test and Launch program through build verification, issue and non-conformance management, process and work-instruction development, and support for the AS9100 Quality Management System. The engineer will collaborate with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, Hardware Responsible Engineering, and QMS teams, using data and metrics to identify trends, root causes, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities. Occasional night shifts, weekends, and possible travel are required. Successful candidates must clear a U.S. government-administered background check to obtain clearance for onsite work at a government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or another STEM field.
At least 3 years of experience working as a Quality Engineer at a fast-paced manufacturing company.
Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards.
In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing or complex assembly practices and typical quality processes and controls.
Working knowledge of typical PLM, MES, ERP, and QMS software.
Ability to work occasional night shifts and weekends, and possible travel.
Must clear a background check administered by the U.S. government to obtain clearance for onsite work at the government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, SPC, and PPV.
Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.
Demonstrated ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll it out through effective communication to a diverse team.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process build verification and as-built verification.
Manage issue-ticket processes and non-conformances.
Review work instructions and develop processes, corrective action plans, and standard rework and repair documentation.
Drive initiatives that facilitate quality in the Test and Launch program.
Collaborate with the QMS team to develop and implement policies and procedures relevant to the Test and Launch Quality team and support the AS9100 Quality Management System.
Build working relationships with Test and Launch, Manufacturing, and Hardware Responsible Engineering teams to support company objectives.
Communicate and present information effectively to team members, team leaders, and top management.
Use data and metrics in quality engineering workflows to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions, and present improvement initiatives.
Establish goals and objectives to complete projects.