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Lead – Manufacturing Engineering

Lead – Manufacturing Engineering

CompanyRelativity Space
LocationLong Beach, CA, USA
Salary$138000 – $176000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment.
  • Extensive experience authoring work instructions and/or process procedures to manufacture complex assemblies.
  • Experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel in a production environment.
  • Experience in executing and driving projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to understand – and advocate for – Design for Manufacturing principals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team that is responsible for the development and production of Combustion Device hardware for Aeon-R and RVac Engine programs.
  • Mentor, project manage, establish priorities, communicate with leadership, provide technical guidance, and recruit/hire to build the team.
  • Close collaboration with stakeholders within (machine shop, additive, etc.) and external to Manufacturing (Supply Chain, Propulsion Design, etc.) to drive progress on production to meet program need.
  • Ensure delivery to engine to meet program targets, as well as drive continuous improvement, new product development, and strategy for Combustion Device manufacturing at Relativity as a whole.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience building and testing hardware in a manufacturing environment
  • Extensive experience with Combustion Device Design or Manufacturing
  • Experience in scaling from development to high-rate production