About the Team: 

The Relativity Space NDE Engineering Team is dedicated to the integrity of our product while tackling the challenges of our traditional and non-traditional manufacturing methods. We are tasked with developing and executing inspection of a huge variety of materials and components using cutting-edge industry technology and vetting, developing, and deploying automation, machine learning and Statistical Process Control solutions to achieve continuous improvement in efficiency and execution. From designing novel in-house systems and processes that adhere to industry standards, to executing challenging technical inspection operations, our team maintains a steadfast commitment to integrity, efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.

About the Role:

Your core responsibilities will be:

• Accountable for leading and managing a diversely skilled production NDE organization across 2 shifts to build Terran-R.
• Coordinate with process stakeholders and develop infrastructure to unify manufacturing and NDE processes to facilitate maximum efficiency in operations across all supported workflows.
• Work closely with NDE Specialists and NDE Engineers to reduce human factors as feasible through automation in data collection (e.g. scanning, instrument setup, etc.), data routing, and decision making.
• Develop and implement internal audit program to extract leading indicators and proactively and continuously improve existing operations.
• Work closely with NDE Specialists to recruit, train and develop an elite team of cross-functional NDE professionals (quality over quantity).
• Engage in proactive mentorship and provide guidance for less experienced leaders.

About You:

• Bachelors degree in Management or STEM field, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 8+ years verifiable experience leading highly technical NDE teams across all stages of manufacturing, from R&D to production.
• 4+ years verifiable experience contributing to the development, qualification & deployment of automated NDE processes and solutions in an aerospace NDE setting, or equivalent highly regulated industry.
• Track record of delivering complex and innovative projects on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain top-tier NDE talent.

Nice to haves but not required: 

• M.S. and/or PHD in relevant field.
• Currentor previousNDT certificationinoneormoremethods.
• Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials, FSW’s, and OTW’s.
• Experience Auditing 3^rd Party NDE service providers and equipment vendors.
• Extensive and verifiable experience contributing to system design and qualification efforts for aerospace customers (i.e. Boeing, Nasa, DoD, Space Force, etc.).