Sr Manufacturing Engineer, Paint and TPS

The role

This person will own the application of Paint and Thermal Protection System materials for the Terran R launch vehicle. They will drive first build efforts, support the shop floor, and implement new manufacturing capabilities.

What you will do

• Own the application of Paint and Thermal Protection System materials from design release through installation onto the Terran R launch vehicle
• Lay out the build flow to ensure an efficient, high-quality process
• Drive first build efforts and improve existing product lines through design integration, assembly sequencing, mBOM development, build work order creation, and specification authoring
• Support the shop floor and production personnel through responsive issue resolution
• Identify, develop, and implement new manufacturing capabilities
• Mentor other engineers and team members through technical and non-technical decision making
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Build Reliability, Supply Chain, and external partners

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 4+ years progressive and related work experience
• Experience building out workcenters including the selection, acquisition, and activation of capital equipment for scaling manufacturing processes
• Self-starter who can define and roll out new processes from scratch
• Expert knowledge of at least 2 of the following processes: adhesive bonding, soft goods manufacturing, coating processes, machining, mechanical fastening and torquing operations, trim and drill operat
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in an ambiguous, high-pressure environment

Nice to have

• New product introduction of an aerospace hardware product or process with proven success
• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Manufacturing team owns all process development, fabrication strategy, and production equipment for the Terran R reusable rocket.