Relativity Space is building rockets to meet the growing demand for launch capacity, and the Additive Technology team needs to develop and scale an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform to support complex requirements and customer deliverables.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System requirements, with proven experience leading certification or surveillance audits
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale inspection processes and quality systems in a manufacturing environment
- Direct Experience in additive manufacturing quality control
- Familiarity with NAVSEA, ASME, AWS and MIL standards
Responsibilities
- Develop and expand inspection strategies, equipment, and reporting systems to support complex additive manufacturing requirements and customer deliverables
- Ensure adherence to customer contract requirements and external standards (ISO, AS, AWS, NAVSEA, MIL, etc.) in collaboration with Program Management and Engineering
- Champion RCCA, nonconformance management, and preventive quality measures to improve product outcomes and reduce defects
- Partner with Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and Program teams to embed quality checkpoints and deliver robust certification packages
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for ISO/AS certifications and customer quality reviews
Other
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Quality team, including quality engineering, quality systems, and inspection functions.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing, mentoring and developing technical teams across multiple quality functions
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality roles with at least 2 years in a leadership/managerial role
