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Structures Manufacturing Engineer II – Fusion Welding

Structures Manufacturing Engineer II – Fusion Welding

CompanyRelativity Space
LocationLong Beach, CA, USA
Salary$112000 – $143000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline with 2+ years progressive and related experience required
  • Strong 3D & 2D design/drafting skills per ASME Y14.5M (NX preferred)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in statics, mechanics of materials, process improvement/factory design, fastening and joining, basic metallurgy, machining.
  • Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes, tools, inspection methods and GD&T.
  • Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
  • Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

  • Own the large fusion welded assemblies work centers including domes, transfer tubes and future components making them able to meet rate production requirements.
  • Partner with a diverse team of engineers and technicians to create a tooling suite and robust process for each fusion weld on the vehicle.
  • Create work instructions, specifications, and best practices across multiple high-fidelity processes. Help standardize processes across the manufacturing team.
  • Help establish the stations within the inaugural work cell by considering assembly operations, tooling and capital equipment requirements, and rate targets.
  • Support the shop floor through live issue resolution and provide upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology.
  • Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback to structures teams during the development phase and through the first prototype and flight builds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience manufacturing large metallic structures; bonus points for fusion welding experience
  • New product introduction of an aerospace hardware system into a manufacturing, test, and production system with proven success
  • Experience in managing projects in a fast-paced environment