Production Manager

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in a technical or operations role, preferably Aerospace, automotive or similar
• 3+ years of experience leading a production/hardware team
• Highly collaborative, strong communication skills, and ability to negotiate with people of diverse backgrounds (engineers, technicians, executives, etc.)
• High degree of self-awareness and self-starting abilities; able to influence others in and outside of your organization
• Relentless pursuit of production excellence – safety, quality, and schedule at forefront
• Extensive experience developing scalable business processes
• Comfortable with constructive conflict and difficult conversations for the betterment of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Previous experience leading leaders
• Knowledge of Smartsheets, SQL, and Excel
• Expert experience in PLM, ERP, and MES systems
• Direct experience in NPI-to-Production environments
• LEAN 6-sigma credentials or demonstrated experience

What the job involves

• Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level
• Here, you're not just executing tasks; 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
• The most meaningful work of your career is waiting
• The Fluids Manufacturing team turns raw metals into intricate fluid subassemblies to distribute fuel, oxidizers, and compressed gasses throughout Terran R’s various systems
• Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster
• With growing space launch demand and an ambitious scaling strategy, it’s up to this team to deliver the right fluids products and manufacturing solutions: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes
• As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies
• What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch
• Lead and manage a diverse and highly skilled production team across fabrication, welding, CNC operations, pressure testing, and precision cleaning to build the fluid systems for Terran R
• Navigate tough technical decisions to ensure product and process reliability while meeting tight delivery deadlines
• Own the staffing, equipment, and capacity planning to scale up the organization and meet Terran R’s aggressive production rate targets. Develop hiring plans alongside recruiting teams
• Build a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence through hands-on leadership and by setting up the systems and organization for long-term success
• Develop and mentor production staff to continuously improve and excel in their specialty

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences