Supervisor, Materials Characterization Technicians (2nd shift)

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 Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly re-fly and scale: developing characterizing and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution balancing performance and reliability with cost quality and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond the challenges become more exciting offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products systems and disciplines engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design manufacturing and operations.

About the Role:

• Supervise 2nd shift Materials Characterization lab technicians and specialists
• Oversee day-to-day operations for mechanical testing machine shop and metallography teams to ensure efficient workflow safety and quality standards
• Manage lab scheduling resource allocation and equipment maintenance to support R&D and production deadlines
• Provide guidance and mentorship to technicians and specialists resolve conflicts and build a strong team culture
• Manage 2nd shift performance and ensure accurate timekeeping
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Engineering M&P Engineering and Manufacturing teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including process optimization training programs and technology upgrades within the Materials Characterization lab

About You:

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience (Bachelors degree preferred)
• 3 years of experience in a Supervisor Lead or equivalent role
• 6 years of experience in aerospace or a similar industry
• Experience working in a materials testing or metallurgical lab environment including material characterization methods and sample prep (machining mechanical testing metallography heat treat)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead diverse technical teams and collaborate cross-functionally
• Solid understanding of industry standards (e.g. ASTM ISO) and quality systems with a focus on data integrity and lab compliance
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Nice to haves but not required:

• Familiarity with lab accreditation standards such as ISO or NADCAP
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and material specifications (ASTM ASME standards)
• Experience in production scheduling or planning
• Experience operating mechanical testing metallography machining or thermal/chemistry analysis equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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