Senior Operations Engineer: Lean, Data‑Driven Manufacturing

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. You will identify and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, logistics and ergonomics through data analysis, simulations, and Lean Six Sigma.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop capacity plans, work center layouts, and material flow strategies, while creating metrics, dashboards, and SOPs to scale our Terran R manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial engineering experience with capacity planning, work center optimization, and operations management; demonstrated ability to independently own defined projects.
• Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, 8D, root cause analysis).
• Skilled in data analysis using Excel and SQL; developing proficiency in visualization tools (PowerBI), 2D/3D design tools, and simulation software like FlexSim.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across technical and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and support improvements in safety, quality, productivity, logistics, and ergonomics using data analysis, simulations, and Lean Six Sigma methods
• Contribute to cross-functional teams to develop and implement operational standards, capacity plans, work center layouts, and material flow strategies
• Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and audit tools to monitor performance across manufacturing and distribution areas
• Create standard operating procedures and workflow designs that enhance workforce efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and ergonomic standards
• Execute approved system and process enhancements, including automation pilot projects and data integrity improvements, to support scalable operations

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Industrial Engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

PowerBI

FlexSim

2D/3D design tools

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. You will identify and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, logistics and ergonomics through data analysis, simulations, and Lean Six Sigma.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop capacity plans, work center layouts, and material flow strategies, while creating metrics, dashboards, and SOPs to scale our Terran R manufacturing operations.