Relativity Space · 3 hours ago
Senior Build Quality Engineer
Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity and advance science and exploration. The Senior Build Quality Engineer will focus on embedding quality into the design and production processes of the Terran R vehicle, ensuring that speed does not compromise reliability while collaborating with various teams.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Ownership may include the following: Design: drawing standardization, DFM, and configuration management and control
Planning: work instruction review, process development, standard rework/repair documentation
Manufacturing: in-process build verification, coordinate of travelled work, etc
Program: Nonconformance ticket processes, as-built verification, root cause/corrective action, etc
Drive initiatives to facilitate quality in our growing launch vehicle program. Some projects may include spearheading specification development, developing walk down checklists, supporting automation initiatives for quality inspection, assisting in DFM practices, etc
Develop strong working relationships with Engineering, Additive, Manufacturing, Test, and Launch teams to ensure all company objectives can be met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or other STEM field and minimum of 5 years of experience acting as a Quality Engineer at a fast-paced manufacturing company
Extensive experience interfacing with design engineering, manufacturing, production and test personnel
In-depth knowledge of aerospace manufacturing/complex assembly practices and typical quality processes/controls
Working knowledge of typical PLM, MES, ERP and QMS software and proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems in imaginative and practical ways and evaluate alternative solutions that may require coordination across multiple teams. Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects
Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management and well-versed in process development and first-time quality efforts
Preferred
Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Production Process Verification (PPV)
New product introduction (NPI) of hardware system into a manufacturing, test, and production system with proven success
Familiarity with high-volume inspection methods and data-driven acceptance methods
Understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 applications and practices for an aerospace program
Self-starter that has demonstrated the ability to define and own a process from scratch and roll out that process through adept communication to a diverse team
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
A generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
An annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
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