Manager, Fabrication - Mechanical

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution; or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and at least four additional years of directly related technical experience in lieu of a formal degree.

Five (5) or more years of experience in fabrication and maintenance of fluid systems, structures, and machined components.

Five (5) or more years of supervisory or management experience in a technical environment; experience within rocket test, launch, or tooling operations is preferred.

Demonstrated experience working within cross-functional teams in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, contributing from raw material through final product delivery.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machines, and materials, including:

Manual and CNC milling and turning

Lead and mentor a team of fabricators and support personnel, including welders, machinists, technicians, precision cleaners, crane operators, and expediters.

Oversee fabrication activities across multiple domains, such as:

Fluid systems: piping, tubing, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and related components

Structures: from small pipe supports to large reaction fixtures supporting millions of pounds

Tooling and mechanisms: engine and stage handling hardware, rigging, and lifting systems

Projects: ranging from short-term reactive maintenance to multi-year, large-scale construction

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.