Senior Machining Engineer, Aerospace Innovation

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Machining to lead high-precision machining processes for the Terran R program.

You will develop process plans, SOPs, and inspection strategies, collaborating with design and engineering teams to scale a state-of-the-art machine shop for flight hardware. The role requires 5+ years in machining and 3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering/Quality, with strong GD&T knowledge and CAD/CAM proficiency.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering of comparable STEM field.
• 5+ years of experience in machining.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create Process Plans, SOPs, Inspection Plans, Work Holding Designs, and other documents to define process for parts.
• Improve manufacturing processes through deploying new technologies and methodologies.
• Advise on design for manufacturability to upstream partners.
• Articulate manufacturing, fixturing, and inspection methods for designs concepts and GD&T requirements.
• Recommend novel designs or design updates to improve manufacturability.
• Analyze and improve processes that create non-conforming hardware; investigate root causes and determine corrective actions.

Skills

Machining experience

GD&T knowledge

Problem solving

Manufacturing engineering background

Education

B.S. in Engineering or STEM field

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

Metrology tools

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Machining to lead high-precision machining processes for the Terran R program.

You will develop process plans, SOPs, and inspection strategies, collaborating with design and engineering teams to scale a state-of-the-art machine shop for flight hardware. The role requires 5+ years in machining and 3+ years in Manufacturing Engineering/Quality, with strong GD&T knowledge and CAD/CAM proficiency.