relativity

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining

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At a Glance

Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Experience
6+ years
Posted
2026-04-30T19:47:57-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply Chain

Requirements

Engineering of comparable STEM field

6+ years of experience in machining

Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Supply Chain

Knowledge of metrology and dimensional inspection methods

Proficiency in CAD and CAM software

Understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies

Compensation & Benefits

$130,000

$166,000 USD

We 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at

accommodations@relativityspace.com

Responsibilities

Create Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Inspection Plans, Work Holding Designs, and other supporting documents to define process for parts

Improve manufacturing processes through developing and deploying new technologies and methodologies

Advise on design for manufacturability methodologies to upstream partners

Articulate manufacturing, fixturing, and inspection method for designs concepts, GD&T requirements, and datum structures to inform design choices.

Recommend novel designs or design updates that improve manufacturability

Analyze and improve process that create non-conforming hardware.

Team

The Machine Shop team delivers high-precision, high-quality machined components that are critical to Terran R’s success. Here, you’ll combine technical skill with creativity, collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to drive better part designs and manufacturing solutions. You’ll work with best-in-class, premium machinery and get to bring our expanded, state-of-the-art machine shop to life to support the scale and pace of the Terran R program. This role offers the rare chance to see your craftsmanship directly integrated into flight hardware, making an immediate impact. With clear training pathways, you’ll have opportunities to advance from operating machines to programming them, growing your career alongside the program.