Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanisms Build & Test

Agrisano Unternehmungen; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to reshaping the future of aerospace with innovative manufacturing solutions. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take charge of critical mechanized subassemblies for the Terran R launch vehicle, driving the build and test efforts while collaborating closely with design and production teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the design and operational goals of groundbreaking aerospace technology. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to humanity's journey into space, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in authoring work instructions and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own subassembly design release through testing and integration.
• Analyze manufacturing discrepancies and lead corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Machining

Precision drilling

Mechanical fastening

Pneumatic assembly

Electromechanical assembly

Education

BS degree in aerospace engineering

BS degree in mechanical engineering

BS degree in manufacturing engineering

Tools

mBOM development tools

Assembly sequencing tools

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanisms Build & Test

Long Beach, California

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.

About the Team:

The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for Terran R, our next generation, reusable rocket. This team has a wide variety of responsibilities – from factory floor layout, to developing complex tooling for novel processes, and interfacing with our vehicle engineering team to heavily influence design of the rocket.

About the Role:

• Own a major mechanized subassembly and its child components from design release through test and successful integration onto the Terran R launch vehicle.
• Drive the assembly’s build and test effort through design integration, part sourcing, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build and test work order creation, and specification authoring.
• Support workcenter development by considering assembly and test operations, safety, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and company operational goals.
• Provide hands-on support to the shop floor and production personnel, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Analyze and disposition recurring manufacturing discrepancies and lead multi-disciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of critical thinking and imaginative problem-solving, mentoring junior manufacturing engineers.

About You:

• BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience authoring work instructions and/or test procedures.
• Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel.
• Extensive experience leading large process and/or quality improvements.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in at least 2 of the following: machining, precision drilling, mechanical fastening, pneumatic and/or electromechanical assembly.

Nice to haves but not required:

• New product introduction of an aerospace hardware system.
• Working knowledge of rocket subsystems including structures, mechanisms, and avionics.
• Expert understanding of GD&T and drafting principles.

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.

Hiring Range:

$130,000 - $166,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

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