Senior Director, Machining - Relativity Space : Job Details

About the Team:The Machine Shop team delivers high-precision, high-quality machined components that are critical to Terran R's success. Here, you'll combine technical skill with creativity, collaborating closely with engineering and design teams to drive better part designs and manufacturing solutions. You'll work with best-in-class, premium machinery and get to bring our expanded, state-of-the-art machine shop to life to support the scale and pace of the Terran R program. This role offers the rare chance to see your craftsmanship directly integrated into flight hardware, making an immediate impact. With clear training pathways, you'll have opportunities to advance from operating machines to programming them, growing your career alongside the program.About the Role:* Own all machining operations company-wide, including the engine and vehicle machining work centers supporting propulsion and vehicle hardware.* Lead and scale a high-performing organization across programming, machine operation, manufacturing engineering, and shop floor leadership to deliver high-complexity, tight-tolerance parts at rate.* Drive execution and rigor in daily operations, ensuring production adheres to schedule, cost, quality, and safety standards while quickly resolving constraints and disruptions.* Develop and implement long-term machining strategy, including capital planning, asset utilization, shift structure, and capacity planning to meet program milestones and future rate demands.* Partner cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and quality to ensure part manufacturability, robust process capability, and supplier alignment.* Champion advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation, digital work instruction systems, and machine monitoring tools to increase efficiency and traceability across operations.About You:* 12+ years of experience in machining or precision manufacturing, with at least 7 years in a leadership role over multiple teams or machining centers.* Proven experience managing multi-axis CNC operations, high-precision part production, and end-to-end ownership of machining workflows.* Demonstrated success scaling machining throughput, improving cycle times, and optimizing machine utilization in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.* Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles, DFM, GD&T, tooling strategy, and machining best practices for aerospace-grade materials (e.g., Inconel, titanium, aluminum).* Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, production, and supply chain to solve problems and drive aligned outcomes.Nice to haves but not required:* Background in aerospace propulsion or spaceflight machining, including components for engines, tanks, or structural assemblies.* Experience implementing digital machine monitoring, MES, and tool life management systems to support traceability and predictive maintenance.* Expertise with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation strategies applied to high-precision machining environments.* Experience selecting, commissioning, and scaling new machining equipment and work centers in a development or growth-stage company.