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Full-Time

Manufacturing Process Engineer I

Additive Manufacturing

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Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Robotics & Automation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Design
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$95k - $119kAnnually

+ Equity + PTO + Sick Leave + Parental Leave + Learning and Development Stipend

Entry, Junior

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • BS Degree in Engineering (or relevant technical discipline)
  • Experience working on projects relating to manufacturing or additive manufacturing
  • Exposure to ISO AS9100/ISO9000, medical device manufacturing environment, or similar
Responsibilities
  • Support the installation, commissioning, and operation of additive manufacturing equipment
  • Perform process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, and safety protocols for additive manufacturing, including 3D printers
  • Be responsible for establishing of process flow to meet production rate and quality goals
  • Timely execute powder bed fusion 3D printing activities to support daily production
  • Communicate roadblocks to team leaders and technicians promptly to appropriately react, contain, and recover
  • Resolve non-conformances and perform root cause following through with corrective actions
  • Track additive machines utilization and drive reductions in planned and unplanned downtime
  • Perform manufacturing ROI and cost trade analysis optimizing machine capital and process improvements
  • Develop and implement tooling and statistical process control into production processes to further improve reliability and reduce cost and lead time

Relativity Space focuses on producing and launching 3D printed reusable rockets, catering to the growing demand for space infrastructure. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed to launch various payloads into space, including satellites and future manned missions. The rockets are made using advanced 3D printing techniques, which simplify the manufacturing process, lower costs, and reduce production time. This approach allows Relativity Space to offer a competitive alternative in the aerospace market. Unlike traditional rocket manufacturers, their emphasis on reusability and innovative designs sets them apart. The company's goal is to provide efficient and cost-effective launch services, as demonstrated by their successful launch of Terran 1, the largest 3D printed object, into space.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning an $8.7 million U.S. Air Force contract for additive manufacturing research underscores Relativity Space's technological prowess and potential for further innovation.
  • Securing a multiyear launch contract with Intelsat highlights the company's growing credibility and market acceptance.
  • The $267 million expansion at Stennis Space Center, creating 630 jobs, indicates robust growth and significant investment in infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • The abandonment of the Terran 1 vehicle after a single test flight raises concerns about the reliability and scalability of Relativity Space's technology.
  • Competition from other companies, including those launching methane-fueled rockets, could impact market share and growth prospects.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space leverages advanced 3D printing technology to produce rockets, significantly reducing production complexity and costs compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
  • The company's focus on reusable rockets, particularly the Terran R, positions it as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative in the commercial space economy.
  • Relativity Space's successful launch of Terran 1, the world's largest 3D printed object, demonstrates its pioneering capabilities in aerospace manufacturing.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend