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Lead, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Assembly (Fluid Systems)
Relativity SpaceLong Beach, CA · Senior
$132,000 – $198,000
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
Lead a manufacturing engineering team developing flight-ready mechanisms and integrated sub-assemblies for Relativity's Terran R rocket, owning major mechanized assembly lines from design release through production. This role suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can provide hands-on technical leadership, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and drive scalable production processes in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Our summary, not Relativity Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years manufacturing or aerospace engineering experience
- BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing engineering or related field
- Experience authoring work instructions, mBOMs and technical procedures for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assemblies
- Ability to work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, production, and quality teams
- Understanding of mechanisms manufacturing and integrated assembly processes
- Experience executing projects in fast-paced evolving environments
- Lead and mentor manufacturing engineering teams
- Own mechanized assembly and integrated sub-assembly programs
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts across design, supply chain, and production
Nice to have
- Previous experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
- Experience scaling manufacturing processes from development through rate production
- Hands-on experience with RCCA, assembly testing, tooling design and fabrication
- Experience in capacity analysis, PFMEA, value stream mapping and work center development