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Relativity Space is building the Terran R rocket to deliver payloads to orbit using advanced 3D printing and manufacturing technologies. The Stage Manufacturing team owns the build of Terran R's primary structures, turning design into scalable production systems.
As Staff Manufacturing Engineer for Primary Structures, you will be a technical leader driving manufacturing excellence across the rocket's core structural components. Your responsibilities include:
• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback to structures design teams during development, prototype builds, and flight production, ensuring designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineers, manufacturing specialists, reliability engineers, internal production teams, and external vendors to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Lead shop floor operations for primary structure work centers, removing barriers and maintaining production momentum to meet launch schedules.
• Champion process improvements across multiple assembly work centers, incorporating learnings from the first Terran R build to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Develop and standardize work instructions, specifications, and best practices across high-fidelity manufacturing processes, establishing repeatable systems for scaled production.
• Apply advanced technologies including automation and machine learning to optimize manufacturing operations as the vehicle and factory evolve.
This is a high-impact role at a critical moment—Terran R is tangible and accelerating toward launch. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where technical rigor, ownership, and real-time problem-solving define success. The systems and processes you build will set the blueprint for scaled commercial launch operations.
