Lead, Tooling Mechanical Engineer

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

19h • $128,000 - $176,000

About The Position

As the Lead Tooling Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and managing tooling solutions for the Terran vehicle program. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling meets safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements. This position requires strong technical expertise in mechanical design and analysis, as well as project management skills to oversee the development and commissioning of tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in designing, building, and commissioning tooling and fixtures for manufacturing, assembly, and testing
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA-based analysis software (preferably NX and ANSYS Workbench)
• Knowledge of common manufacturing materials, GD&T, and tolerance/stack-up analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and machines (e.g., mills, lathes, welding, sheet-metal bending)
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter PLM software, and FEA tools such as ANSYS Workbench, NASTRAN Solver, and NX Advanced Simulation

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of safety, cost, quality, and delivery metrics
• Experience leading a team

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality tooling for production and development programs
• Collaborate with work center owners and cross-functional teams to plan tooling strategies
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and provide updates to stakeholders
• Design tooling solutions in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards
• Solve technical challenges related to material handling, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and custom machinery
• Manage the full lifecycle of tooling projects, including vendor selection, fabrication, inspection, and commissioning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level