Production Engineering Manager (SMT/ PCBA)

2 days, 12 hours ago
Full-time
Senior
IoT and Embedded Systems
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 SMT and PCBA production operations supporting Terran R development and production.
  • Oversee day-to-day execution of automated SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly, and PCBA rework activities.
  • Manage a growing team of production engineers, technical specialists, and PCBA rework technicians.
  • Partner with Avionics Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to execute manufacturing plans.
  • Drive manufacturing execution across new product introduction (NPI), prototype development, and production-rate builds.
  • Identify process gaps and implement scalable manufacturing systems and controls.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts across pick-and-place, reflow, coating, inspection, rework, and process validation.
  • Ensure safe, repeatable, and reliable manufacturing execution for launch-critical avionics hardware.
  • Support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and rework operations for complex electronic assemblies.
  • Improve line efficiency, throughput, yield, and overall production scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly operations, or electronics production environments.
  • Prior leadership or management experience.
  • Strong technical understanding of SMT line operations, including pick-and-place programming, reflow processes, AOI inspection, and PCB assembly workflows.
  • Experience supporting PCBA development builds, new product introduction (NPI), and production-rate manufacturing environments.
  • Background leading technical teams in fast-paced electronics manufacturing environments.
  • Experience supporting PCBA troubleshooting, failure analysis, and rework operations for complex electronic assemblies.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience driving manufacturing process improvements, throughput optimization, yield improvement, and operational scalability.
  • Preferred experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments.
  • Familiarity with IPC standards including IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
  • Experience with MES systems, production data tracking, and manufacturing process controls.
  • Understanding of ESD controls, controlled manufacturing environments, and AS9100 quality systems.
  • Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments transitioning to higher-rate production.

Benefits

  • Hiring range of $152,000 to $209,000 USD.
  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Reasonable accommodation support if needed.

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