Production Engineering Manager (smt/ Pcba)

Relativity Space

Long Beach, California, United States
Base: $152,000 - $209,000 usd; bonus/equity: compe...
On-site
Smt manufacturing process expertise
Pcba assembly operations management
Pick-and-place programming knowledge
This role is critical for leading Relativity's SMT and PCBA production operations to support the development and launch of the Terran R rocket

Job Summary

  • This role is critical for leading Relativity's SMT and PCBA production operations to support the development and launch of the Terran R rocket.
  • The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day execution across automated manufacturing lines while driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality output.
  • Relativity offers a unique opportunity to shape the product, process, and culture at an early stage with competitive salary, equity, and generous benefits.

Matching Summary

This role is critical for leading Relativity's SMT and PCBA production operations to support the development and launch of the Terran R rocket.

Salary

Base: $152,000 - $209,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity included; Benefits: Generous PTO, sick leave, parental leave, learning stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SMT manufacturing process expertise
  • PCBA assembly operations management
  • Pick-and-place programming knowledge
  • Reflow process optimization skills
  • AOI inspection workflow experience
  • Team leadership in electronics manufacturing
  • New product introduction (NPI) support

Nice-to-have

  • Aerospace or defense industry background
  • IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards familiarity
  • MES systems and data tracking experience
  • AS9100 quality system understanding
  • Low-volume/high-mix to high-rate transition
  • ESD controls and controlled environment knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
  • 6+ years SMT/PCBA manufacturing experience
  • Prior leadership or management experience required
  • Experience with PCBA troubleshooting and rework
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

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