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Salary: USD 104,000 - 156,000 / annual
Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting growing demand for launch capacity. The Operations Engineering team is responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling the systems that power Terran R's manufacturing operations, driving improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery through data-informed insights, lean methodologies, and innovative solutions.
In this role, you will identify, analyze, and support improvements in safety, quality, productivity, logistics, and ergonomics using data analysis, simulations, and Lean Six Sigma methods. You'll contribute to cross-functional teams to develop and implement operational standards, capacity plans, work center layouts, and material flow strategies. You will develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and audit tools to monitor performance across manufacturing and distribution areas, and create standard operating procedures and workflow designs that enhance workforce efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and ergonomic standards. You'll also execute approved system and process enhancements, including automation pilot projects and data integrity improvements, to support scalable operations.
This is an opportunity to work on a tangible, high-impact product at a critical growth stage—early enough to leave your mark on the product and process, but far enough along that Terran R is picking up momentum. You'll have autonomy, ownership, and the ability to solve problems that haven't been solved before.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or related field
- 5+ years of industrial engineering experience with developing expertise in capacity planning, work center optimization, and operations management; demonstrated ability to independently own defined projects
- Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, 8D, root cause analysis)
- Skilled in data analysis using Excel and SQL; developing proficiency in visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI), 2D/3D design tools, and simulation software like FlexSim
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across technical and operations teams
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems, advanced analytics (e.g., machine learning, predictive modeling), or designing automated systems and data capture processes
- Familiarity with green field site development, requirements gathering, or high-complexity assembly-driven manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with MODAPTS, MOST, or other labor/time study methodologies and proven ability to tackle ill-defined problems with scalable solutions
