Manufacturing operations engineering

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. About the Team:Our Operations Engineering team is responsible for designing, optimizing, and scaling the systems that power Terran R’s manufacturing operations. We drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery by integrating data-informed insights, lean methodologies, and innovative solutions into every stage of production. By enabling efficient, reliable, and flexible manufacturing processes, we empower our operations to execute at the highest level, ensure our hardware meets demanding performance standards, and support the rapid growth of our production system.About the Role:Identify, analyze, and support improvements in safety, quality, productivity, logistics, and ergonomics using data analysis, simulations, and Lean Six Sigma methodsContribute to cross-functional teams to develop and implement operational standards, capacity plans, work center layouts, and material flow strategiesDevelop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and audit tools to monitor performance across manufacturing and distribution areasCreate standard operating procedures and workflow designs that enhance workforce efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and ergonomic standardsExecute approved system and process enhancements, including automation pilot projects and data integrity improvements, to support scalable operationsAbout You: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, or related field 2+ years of industrial engineering experience with developing expertise in capacity planning, work center optimization, and operations management; demonstrated ability to independently own defined projectsProficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, 8D, root cause analysis)Skilled in data analysis using Excel and SQL; PowerBI), 2D/3D design tools, and simulation software like FlexSimStrong communication and collaboration skills with ability to work effectively across technical and operations teamsNice to have, not required:machine learning, predictive modeling), or designing automated systems and data capture processesFamiliarity with green field site development, requirements gathering, or high-complexity assembly-driven manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity with MODAPTS, MOST, or other labor/time study methodologies and proven ability to tackle ill-defined problems with scalable solutionsAt Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! Hiring Range:$104,000—$156,000 USDWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.