Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
15+ years of experience in design, assembly, and commissioning of tooling and fixtures.
Proficient in CAD and FEA-based analysis software, preferably NX and ANSYS Workbench.
Experience in full-cycle project completion.
Project management experience in tooling for production.
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality tooling and automation solutions for Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs.
Integrate mechanical design principles across projects of varying sizes.
Interpret and apply design standards (ASME Y14.5) for tooling.
Resolve a wide range of technical challenges including material handling and assembly fixtures.
Collaborate closely with design and manufacturing engineers for optimal outcomes.
Manage projects from vendor selection to tooling commissioning.
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity options.
Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
Parental leave support.
Annual learning and development stipend.
Diverse and inclusive workplace environment.
Full Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineers are responsible for the design and development of tools and factory automation equipment that support manufacturing. The Mechanical Engineering team works closely with Design and Manufacturing, turning top-level requirements and concepts into functional delivered equipment. The Mechanical Design Engineering team brings a high level of innovation and ingenuity into the design process, as they are tasked with building out a highly automated production facility.
Develop high quality development and production tooling and automation solutions for the Terran vehicle and Aeon engine programs
Capable of integrating concepts and principles of mechanical design and analysis of several different projects in a fast-paced environment - projects will vary in size and scale
Ability to interpret and apply sound design and drafting standards (ASME Y14.5) in creating tooling drawing definitions
Handle a wide range of technical problems and familiar with all types of material handling, assembly fixtures, off-loaders, rotisseries, test fixtures, structural weldments, environmental chambers, and custom machines
Close collaboration with component designers, manufacturing engineers, and integration engineering to achieve the best possible cradle to grave metrics (safety, cost, quality, cycle time, delivery, reliability, life, and maintenance/refurbishment)
Manage projects including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, equipment installation, and commissioning of tooling
About You:
Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or equivalent
15+ years of work or project experience with design, build, and commissioning of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly and test
Experience using CAD and FEA-based analysis software (NX and ANSYS Workbench preferred) for structural applications
Experience in full-cycle project completion
Experience in strategic buildout and project management of tooling supporting production
Nice to haves but not required:
Strong expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly including experience taking products from prototype design to production
Solid understanding of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
Solid understanding of common manufacturing processes and machines including mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending, lifting/rigging, assembly, inspection, etc.
Experience with custom machine design: motors, actuators, linear rails/actuators, pneumatics, bearings, etc.
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range:
$185,000-$277,000 USD
About Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
