Manufacturing Engineer II: Fluids & Mechanical Subassemblies

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

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a manufacturing hardware professional to own sub-system hardware from design release through build, test and delivery. You will create detailed build flows, work instructions and test procedures to enable high-quality first builds and scalable manufacturing.

You will collaborate with design, supply chain, production and test teams to ensure part readiness while driving continuous improvement and production readiness for high-rate manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on hardware build and test experience in manufacturing or integration.
• Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Familiar with assembly/test procedures, tolerance stack-up, structural proof testing, pressurized leak checks.
• Collaborate across design, manufacturing, supply chain and test to maintain quality and schedule.
• Self-starter who defines and rolls out new processes with technicians, engineers and vendors.
• Proficient in GD&T, CAD and basic design/test analysis; experience in LOX cleanliness, leak checks, sensor checkouts, tube bending, tool design, crane ops, or subassembly builds.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from design release through build, test, and delivery for vehicle sub-systems.
• Develop and release detailed build flows, work instructions, and test procedures for repeatable, high-quality execution.
• Support first article builds focusing on manufacturability, repeatability and scalable processes.
• Provide hands-on floor support during build and test, resolving issues in real time.
• Coordinate across design, supply chain, production and test for part readiness and handoffs.
• Contribute to long-term manufacturing systems, tooling strategies, ERP/MES workflows and production docs.

Skills

Hardware design

Root cause analysis

General assembly

Test procedures

GD&T

CAD

Leak checks

Tube bending

High-rate production

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree or related technical field

Tools

CAD

ERP/MES workflows

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a manufacturing hardware professional to own sub-system hardware from design release through build, test and delivery. You will create detailed build flows, work instructions and test procedures to enable high-quality first builds and scalable manufacturing.

You will collaborate with design, supply chain, production and test teams to ensure part readiness while driving continuous improvement and production readiness for high-rate manufacturing environments.