Manufacturing Engineer I — Spacecraft Machining

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space is building rockets for today and tomorrow, with the Terran R program advancing science, exploration, and innovation. Joining Relativity means owning problems and shaping a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

The Machine Shop team delivers high-precision machined components and collaborates with engineering to improve part designs and manufacturing solutions. This role offers training pathways from operating machines to programming them, supporting fast,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or STEM field is required or equivalent.
• 1+ years of machining experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Create Process Plans, SOPs, Inspection Plans, Work Holding Designs and other docs defining processes for parts.
• Improve manufacturing processes by developing and deploying new technologies and methods.
• Advise on design for manufacturability to upstream partners.
• Articulate manufacturing, fixturing, and inspection methods for designs and GD&T requirements.
• Recommend designs or updates to improve manufacturability.
• Analyze and improve processes that create non-conforming hardware; investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Machining experience

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing engineering

Quality or supply chain

Education

B.S. in Engineering or STEM field

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Relativity Space is building rockets for today and tomorrow, with the Terran R program advancing science, exploration, and innovation. Joining Relativity means owning problems and shaping a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

The Machine Shop team delivers high-precision machined components and collaborates with engineering to improve part designs and manufacturing solutions. This role offers training pathways from operating machines to programming them, supporting fast,