Production Manager, Fluids Manufacturing

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring for a manufacturing role in Long Beach, CA. You will read engineering drawings, fabricate components, and operate CNC and other tooling to build structural parts, ensuring quality and safety at every step.

The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to processes to deliver reliable assemblies for spaceflight systems. You’ll join a culture that values curiosity, rigor, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in manufacturing is a plus.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, particularly in structural components assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with various materials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and manufacturing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Component Fabrication:Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to understand component specifications.
• Cut, shape, and form materials such as metal, composite materials, or plastics according to design specifications.
• Operate machinery, including CNC machines, press brakes, and cutting tools, to fabricate structural components.
• Assembly and Integration:Assemble fabricated components into larger structures or products, following assembly instructions and quality standards.
• Use hand and power tools to attach, fasten, and align parts, ensuring structural integrity.
• Quality Control:Conduct visual inspections and measurements to verify that components meet quality standards and tolerances.
• Identify and report any defects or deviations from specifications.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and inspection results.
• Complete production logs and reports as required.
• Safety and Compliance:Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when working with materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Material knowledge

Tool proficiency

Quality focus

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical training in manufacturing

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Component Fabrication:Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to understand component specifications.
• Cut, shape, and form materials such as metal, composite materials, or plastics according to design specifications.
• Operate machinery, including CNC machines, press brakes, and cutting tools, to fabricate structural components.
• Assembly and Integration:Assemble fabricated components into larger structures or products, following assembly instructions and quality standards.
• Use hand and power tools to attach, fasten, and align parts, ensuring structural integrity.
• Quality Control:Conduct visual inspections and measurements to verify that components meet quality standards and tolerances.
• Identify and report any defects or deviations from specifications.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate records of materials used, work performed, and inspection results.
• Complete production logs and reports as required.
• Safety and Compliance:Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when working with materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical training in manufacturing is a plus.
• Proven experience in manufacturing, particularly in structural components assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Familiarity with various materials and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and manufacturing best practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and components.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.
• Physical dexterity for handling tools and materials.

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: $1 — $2 USD

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.