Quality Engineering Specialist II

Relativity Space; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead MRB activities and own non-conforming material dispositions within a fast-paced aerospace environment.

You will develop inspection plans, collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO standards and export-control requirements. The role requires rigorous metrology practices and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metrology inspection or quality-focused manufacturing in a structured production environment.
• Experience working within AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or comparable QMS.
• Demonstrated experience using calibrated metrology equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMMs, Faro arms, OMMs, or similar tools.
• Ability to interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5, engineering drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and CAD models.
• Experience with investigative/validation activities using X-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certifications, or assembly-level testing and documenting inspection results.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams, with access to export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site MRB process by inspecting non-conforming parts, supporting root cause analysis, and coordinating RMAs with Warehouse and Purchasing.
• Manage containment activities for non-conforming materials, tooling, and inspection equipment to protect quality and production capacity.
• Develop and implement inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and final inspections per Quality Engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to standardize inspection methods and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Review manufacturing process plans and inspection requirements, providing actionable quality improvement recommendations.
• Support calibration management, internal audits, traceability data analysis, and quality procedures to drive continuous improvement and reduce risks.

Skills

Metrology inspection

Quality inspection

AS9100/ISO 9001/IATF 16949

GD&T interpretation

Non-conforming parts

Education

Associate’s degree in Quality/Engineering

ASQ CQE/CQIA certification

Tools

Jira

MES

ERP

Teamcenter

CAD

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the 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. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment. The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program. This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what's underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace. The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond. If you're looking to define what's next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens.

About the Role:

• Lead the site Material Review Board (MRB) process by inspecting non-conforming parts, supporting root cause analysis, executing material dispositions, coordinating internal rework, maintaining accurate quality records, and managing vendor return material authorizations (RMAs) in partnership with Warehouse and Purchasing teams.
• Manage containment activities for non-conforming materials, tooling, and inspection equipment to protect product quality, maintain production capacity, and minimize operational disruption.
• Develop and implement inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities in alignment with Product Quality Engineering requirements and established quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to standardize inspection methods, investigate recurring non-conformances, and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Review manufacturing process plans and inspection requirements, providing actionable recommendations that improve quality controls, inspection effectiveness, and production processes.
• Drive quality system compliance and continuous improvement by supporting calibration management, internal audits, traceability data analysis, quality procedures, and initiatives that identify trends, reduce quality risks, and improve operational performance.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in metrology inspection, quality inspection, or a quality-focused manufacturing role within a structured production environment.
• Experience working within an AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or comparable Quality Management System (QMS).
• Demonstrated experience using calibrated metrology equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), Faro arms, optical measurement machines (OMMs), or comparable precision measurement tools.
• Ability to interpret GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5, engineering drawings, wire diagrams, work instructions, and CAD models to perform and document inspections.
• Experience conducting investigative or validation activities using tools or methods such as X-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certifications, or assembly-level testing and documenting inspection results.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams, and ability to meet applicable requirements for access to export-controlled information

Nice to haves but not required:

• Technical or Associate’s degree in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or relevant industry certifications such as ASQ CQE/CQIA, IPC-A-610, or IPC-A-620.
• Experience inspecting electrical or electronic assemblies, including power supplies, printed circuit boards (PCBs), or wire harnesses in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience using manufacturing or quality systems such as Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, or CAD, with knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, or TPS.

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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:

$94,000 — $142,000 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.

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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.