Manufacturing Engineer II, CNC Machining

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance processes in a cutting-edge aerospace environment. Responsibilities include creating process plans, improving manufacturability, and analyzing non-conforming hardware. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Engineering with substantial experience in machining and manufacturing engineering.

Benefits

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in machining.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and other supporting documents to define processes for parts.
• Improve manufacturing processes through developing and deploying new technologies.
• Analyze and improve processes that create non-conforming hardware.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality

Supply Chain

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAM

Job description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. Our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The mission of the Engine Manufacturing Department is to deliver high-performing products and innovative manufacturing systems while driving continuous improvements in cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety, we play a crucial role in building our reusable rocket, Terran-R. We are responsible for providing design feedback on hardware iterations, pioneering and implementing advanced manufacturing methods and systems, and delivering engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to launch. Over the past year, the Engine Manufacturing Team has successfully developed, iterated, and delivered processes and hardware for the first Aeon-R development engines. We are now entering a critical phase: producing flight engines that will pave the way for Terran-R's inaugural launch to orbit.

About the Role:

• Create Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Inspection Plans, Work Holding Designs, and other supporting documents to define processes for parts.
• Improve manufacturing processes through developing and deploying new technologies and methodologies.
• Advise on design for manufacturability methodologies to upstream partners.
• Articulate manufacturing, fixturing, and inspection methods for design concepts, GD&T requirements, and datum structures to inform design choices.
• Recommend novel designs or design updates that improve manufacturability.
• Analyze and improve processes that create non-conforming hardware. Investigate root causes and determine corrective actions.

About You:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in machining.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Knowledge of metrology and dimensional inspection methods.
• Proficiency in CAD and CAM software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of fixture design and stack-up analysis.

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: $112,000—$143,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status.