Reliability Engineering Manager — Build & Scale

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Build Reliability leader to guide a team of engineers across design, manufacturing, and QA. You will drive reliability strategies, CAPA programs, and quantitative KPIs on the Terran R program, ensuring robust processes and scalable teams.

You will partner with NPI, supply chain, and operations to resolve issues, while hands-on manufacturing experience informs tooling and process decisions. This role is on-site in Long Beach, CA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Build Reliability, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline with 2+ years of direct people management in a high-reliability industry.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience with credible discussion of tooling, process, and build constraints.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional programs end-to-end, including scope definition, coordination, and execution.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001) and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FAIRs, PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Demonstrated ability to build processes and teams from the ground up and earn trust with engineering and manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Build Reliability Engineers, setting priorities and reviewing technical work.
• Drive failure analysis using Fault Tree processes for manufacturing and field issues; ensure CAPA validity and sustainability.
• Incorporate FMEA and predictive modeling into early-stage designs to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with NPI, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve reliability issues and influence supplier quality.
• Define reliability KPIs (MTBF, escapes, first-pass yield) and report progress and risks to leadership.
• Lead risk escalation using 8D and scale processes and staffing for Terran R’s higher production rates.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems knowledge

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM

ERP

MES

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Build Reliability leader to guide a team of engineers across design, manufacturing, and QA. You will drive reliability strategies, CAPA programs, and quantitative KPIs on the Terran R program, ensuring robust processes and scalable teams.

You will partner with NPI, supply chain, and operations to resolve issues, while hands-on manufacturing experience informs tooling and process decisions. This role is on-site in Long Beach, CA.