Composite Manufacturing Engineer I

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacture of composite assemblies for TerranR. You will partner with design engineering and critical suppliers to develop a manufacturable product and scale production.

Join a team that develops internal processes for composite manufacturing, supports shop floor operations, and collaborates with Engineering, Build Reliability, and Supply Chain to meet company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline with 1–2 years progressive and related work experience.
• 3D & 2D design/drafting experience per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability.
• Working experience with at least 2 of the following processes: composites manufacturing, autoclave or OOA processing, adhesive bonding, trim and drill operations, machining, mechanical fastening and torquing operations, critical lifting, tool design and fabrication, work center development.
• Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacture of composite assemblies for TerranR from design release through successful installation onto the launch vehicle —partner with design engineering and critical suppliers to develop a manufacturable product, capable of scaling production rate with time
• Drive development of internal processes for composite manufacturing, including lamination, trimming, drilling, surface preparation, adhesive bonding, mechanical assembly, grounding and repair to ensure consistent quality and compliance with design requirements and industry best practices
• Drive first build efforts and improve existing product lines through design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build work order creation, and specification authoring
• Support the shop floor and production personnel through responsive issue resolution and provide upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Build Reliability, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure all company objectives can be met

Skills

3D design

2D drafting

ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)

NX CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacture of composite assemblies for TerranR. You will partner with design engineering and critical suppliers to develop a manufacturable product and scale production.

Join a team that develops internal processes for composite manufacturing, supports shop floor operations, and collaborates with Engineering, Build Reliability, and Supply Chain to meet company objectives.