Senior Manager, Additive Manufacturing Engineering

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Additive Manufacturing team is pushing the boundaries of whats possible in rocket propulsion hardware. Responsible for development process and production the team oversees initial concept to final hardware with rigorous quality and precision. From developing print parameters on state-of-the-art 3D printers to enabling fast iteration for partner departments the team plays a critical role in taking engine designs from concept to hot fire. The team was instrumental in producing Aeon 1 engines for Terran 1 launch and is now pioneering next-generation processes and designs for our Aeon R engines that will power Terran R. With flight hardware production scaling up rapidly now is the time to join and make a direct impact.

About the Role:

• Lead and scale a cross-functional additive manufacturing organization consisting of process engineers product owners and production technicians supporting both R&D and production environments
• Oversee ownership and execution of additive processes for propulsion-critical hardware ensuring throughput yield and schedule targets are met across combustion devices turbopumps valves and integrated components
• Drive performance in AM production operations work order execution pass yield cycle time and on-time delivery with a focus on repeatability and cost
• Implement KPIs and lean operating principles for post-processing printer uptime and technician team effectiveness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design materials quality supply chain and operations to ensure alignment from prototype to production including process control implementation risk reduction strategies and root cause systems across the AM lifecycle
• Own the technical roadmap for additive scaling process qualification material validation MES/QMS iteration quality systems (NCRs CAPAs) automation and DfAM standards
• Guide factory floor configuration for optimal additive cell layout capacity scaling and build-flow efficiency
• Manage technical partnerships with vendors (machine OEMs powder suppliers) and guide roadmap for next-gen AM equipment & materials
• Serve as additive SME at program and executive level; shape strategic decisions with data-backed input
• Recruit coach and retain a high-performing team of engineers and technicians; build succession plans and develop future leaders
• Foster a strong safety culture and promote disciplined operational behavior aligned with AS9100 and internal quality standards

About You:

• 8 years of experience in metallic additive or advanced manufacturing with at least 2 years in a leadership or cross-functional team management role
• Deep expertise in additive manufacturing processes (LPBF DED CSAM) machine behavior and metallic material systems (e.g. Inconel titanium aluminum alloys)
• Demonstrated success driving performance across technician and engineering teams in production environments
• Proven leadership in establishing and scaling high-reliability manufacturing operations (preferably under AS9100)
• Demonstrates integrity humility and respect in all interactions leads with empathy not ego
• Strong working knowledge of MES QMS ERP systems and additive-specific toolchains (e.g. EOSPRINT Materialise)
• Experience implementing automation digital tracking and/or real-time performance dashboards
• Skilled at strategic planning and resource allocation across technical teams with diverse scopes

Nice to haves but not required:

• Background in rocket propulsion turbomachinery or flight-critical hardware systems
• Prior ownership of a hybrid team including manufacturing process and product engineering
• Experience leading teams through AS9100 audits or customer-facing production milestones
• Familiarity with Six Sigma SPC or lean toolkits as applied to additive manufacturing workflows
• Exposure to machining NDE or post-processing as part of the end-to-end additive pipeline

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