Supervisor, Stage Integration, First Shift

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Learning & Development Stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a First Shift Integration Supervisor to oversee Final Integration Operations for Terran‑R hardware. You will lead a team of Integration technicians and collaborate with manufacturing engineering, planning, supply chain, and quality teams to keep schedules on track and ensure high quality.

The role demands 5+ years in high‑reliability manufacturing, 2+ years in leadership, and strong GD&T/engineering drawing literacy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing.
• 2+ years in leadership supervising production technicians/operators.
• Strong knowledge of assembly, integration, and testing processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; holds accountability in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Final Integration Operations on 1st Shift for Terran‑R hardware.
• Lead and develop a team of Integration technicians.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, planning, supply chain, and QA to boost productivity.
• Drive production schedules and resolve bottlenecks to meet flight hardware deadlines.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement aligned with company values.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Leadership

Manufacturing processes

Engineering drawings & GD&T

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MES

Digital factory tools

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 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. We leverage our deep expertise to translate engineering requirements into highly optimized production lines, working cross functionally to consistently enhance the vehicle program.

This will be for our First Shift Supervisor role with the hours from 5:00 AM PST - 3:30 PM PST.

About The Role

• TheIntegration Supervisorwill oversee Final Integration Operations on 1st Shift, ensuring that Terran-R hardware is produced safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards
• Lead and develop a team of Integration technicians, driving continuous improvement in their skills and career progression
• Partner with manufacturing engineering, planning, supply chain, and quality teams to enhance efficiency and boost productivity
• Drive production schedules, ensuring on-time completion of flight hardware by identifying and resolving any production bottlenecks and maintaining daily production visibility
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with company values and objectives

About You

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of leadership, lead, or supervisory experience overseeing production technicians/operators
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly, integration, and testing
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to drive accountability in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves, But Not Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Previous leadership experience in aerospace or space hardware production
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, MES, or digital factory tools
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement training/certifications

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

$118,000—$178,000 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

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.