Build Reliability Engineer II

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Quality Engineer to embed reliability into aerospace manufacturing for the Terran R program. You will interface with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to develop robust quality processes, drive DFM practices, and implement inspections that balance speed and quality.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or STEM, 3+ years in quality engineering in fast-paced manufacturing, and strong GD&T, PLM/MES/ERP/QMS knowledge.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or STEM field required with 3+ years in Quality Engineering.
• Experience interfacing with design, manufacturing, production and test personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and quality processes/controls.
• Familiarity with PLM, MES, ERP and QMS software; proficient with GD&T.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own quality processes: design standardization, DFM, and configuration management.
• Plan work instructions, process development, and standard rework/repair docs.
• Support in-process build verification and coordinating travelled work.
• Drive quality initiatives for Terran R program and related projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams.

Skills

GD&T

PLM

MES

ERP

QMS

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

BS in Engineering or STEM

Tools

PLM software

MES software

ERP software

QMS software

Job description

About the Team:

The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning. The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions. As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress. The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability. Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole.

About the Role:

• Ownership may include the following: Design: drawing standardization, DFM, and configuration management and control


• Planning: work instruction review, process development, standard rework/repair documentation


• Manufacturing: in-process build verification, coordinate of travelled work, etc.


• Drive initiatives to facilitate quality in our growing launch vehicle program. Some projects may include spearheading specification development, developing walk down checklists, supporting automation initiatives for quality inspection, assisting in DFM practices, etc.


• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams to ensure all company objectives can be met

About You:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other STEM field and m inimum of3 yearsof experience acting as a Quality Engineer at a fast-paced manufacturing company


• Extensive experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, production and test personnel


• In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing/complex assembly practices and typical quality processes/controls


• Working knowledge of typical PLM, MES, ERP and QMS software and p roficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)


• Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects.


• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management and w ell-versed in process development and first-time quality efforts

Nice to haves but not required:

• Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Production Process Verification (PPV).


• New product introduction (NPI) of hardware system into a manufacturing, test, and production system with proven success.


• Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods.


• Understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 applications and practices for an aerospace program.


• Self-starter that has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll out that process through adept communication to a diverse team.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$104,000 - $156,000 USD

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