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$122,000 – $167,000
Listed on Relativity Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads the introduction of new rocket components into production, selecting manufacturing methods and suppliers while managing quality processes. It suits an experienced supplier quality engineer who thrives working with manufacturing teams on complex aerospace hardware and wants to shape production systems at a growth-stage space company.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or related STEM field
- 8+ years of supplier quality or supplier development engineering experience
- In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and NASA quality standards
- Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs)
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes for space-quality hardware including forming, cutting, machining, and assembly
- Knowledge of stainless steel and carbon steel manufacturing
- Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology
- Experience with New Product Development
- ERP/MRP system experience
- Ability to define and own processes from scratch and roll them out to diverse teams
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the work week
Nice to have
- Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods
- Strong knowledge of enterprise applications (PLM, ERP, MES)
- Proficiency in data analysis