PBF Manufacturing Process Engineer II

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

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Process Engineer in additive manufacturing. You will support the installation and operation of advanced manufacturing equipment, develop procedures, and optimize processes. This role offers a chance to shape the future of aerospace technology while working in a dynamic team focused on innovation and quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policies

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with powder bed fusion metal printing.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and operation of additive manufacturing equipment.
• Develop standard operating procedures for additive manufacturing.
• Track machine utilization and reduce downtime.

Skills

Process Engineering

Additive Manufacturing

Communication

Education

BSc Degree in Engineering

Tools

Powder Bed Fusion

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 push 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 Powder Bed Fusion manufacturing team develops, creates, and operates the most advanced additive manufacturing technologies in the world. This best-in-class team ensures that infrastructure, materials, tools, and equipment are in place for rapid iteration and printing. The Powder-Based manufacturing team was crucial to manufacturing Aeon-1 for its first launch and is now developing and demonstrating groundbreaking technologies, designs, and approaches for Aeon-R.

About the Role:

1. Support the installation, commissioning, and operation of additive post-processing manufacturing equipment.
2. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, and safety protocols for additive manufacturing, including post-processing equipment.
3. Establish process flows to meet production rate and quality goals.
4. Communicate roadblocks to team leaders and technicians promptly to enable appropriate reactions, containment, and recovery.
5. Track machine utilization and drive reductions in planned and unplanned downtime.
6. Perform manufacturing ROI and cost trade analyses to optimize machine capital and process improvements.
7. Develop and implement tooling and statistical process control into production processes to improve reliability, reduce costs, and lead times.

About You:

• BSc Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with powder bed fusion metal printing.
• Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment.
• Experience working within ISO AS9100/ISO9000, medical device manufacturing, or similar environments.

Nice to Haves (but not required):

• Six-Sigma Greenbelt, SPC, & DOE certifications.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices such as 5S or Six Sigma.

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 part of our total rewards package. We offer competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave policies, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! For details on our benefits and perks, please visit our website.

Hiring Range: $112,000—$143,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or other protected statuses.