Manufacturing Engineer II, Thermal Protection Systems

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 Thermal Protection Systems Manufacturing team is responsible for working alongside the vehicle design and test teams to develop hardware that can survive all phases of flight including ascent re-entry landing and reusability. The team is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to own the following scope: advocate for scalable manufacturing in product design trades and reviews build flow planning large-scale part logistics identifying tooling needs and guiding tooling designs conceptualizing & sourcing fast-paced issue dispositions and assembly work planning and execution.

About the Role:

• Own the manufacture of Thermal Protection System assemblies from design release through successful installation onto the Terran R launch vehiclelay out the build flow and work center to ensure an efficient high-quality process capable of scaling production rate with time
• Drive several first build efforts through design integration assembly sequencing mBOM development build work order creation and specification authoring
• Establish the assemblys inaugural work cell by considering assembly operations tooling and capital equipment requirements and rate targets
• Support the shop floor and production personnel through responsive issue resolution and provide upstream feedback as we innovate the next generation of manufacturing technology
• Monitor large scale part movements and ensure safety through clear and concise direction
• Develop strong working relationships with Engineering Quality Supply Chain and external partners to ensure all company objectives can be met

About You:

• Bachelors degree in aeronautical mechanical engineering or other engineering discipline with 1-2 years progressive and related work experience
• 3D & 2D design/drafting working experience 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
• Working experience with at least 2 of the following processes: adhesive bonding soft goods manufacturing machining mechanical fastening and torquing operations trim and drill operations composites manufacturing critical lifting tool design and fabrication work center development
• 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

Nice to haves but not required:

• New product introduction of an aerospace hardware product or process with proven success
• Experience in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems and quality management systems

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