Director, Mechanical Design Engineering, Tooling

2 hours, 19 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of tooling engineers delivering safe, efficient, and repeatable production solutions.
  • Define and execute the long-term tooling strategy across design, manufacturing, and operations.
  • Oversee the design, fabrication, and commissioning of complex tooling systems that improve manufacturability, quality, and throughput.
  • Manage the tooling project portfolio, balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams to support new product introductions and ongoing product evolution.
  • Standardize design documentation, preventive maintenance, and configuration control practices across tooling assets.
  • Support production readiness for current and future facilities as factory automation needs grow.
  • Dig into internal partner needs, identify root problems, and deliver hardware solutions that improve build speed and scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of people leadership experience.
  • Expertise with CAD and PLM systems such as NX, Teamcenter, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale tooling initiatives for complex hardware such as structures, assemblies, or propulsion.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, materials, and manufacturing processes including machining, composites, weldments, and additive manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs while balancing cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, or oil and gas production environments with rapid development cycles, preferred.
  • Background in Lean manufacturing and Design for Manufacturability (DFM), preferred.
  • Experience with factory automation, lifting and handling systems, or test tooling, preferred.
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and scale engineering organizations, preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity, with a hiring range of $195,000 to $268,500 USD.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Total rewards package that includes additional benefits and perks.
  • Reasonable accommodation support through [email protected].

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