Senior Manufacturing Engineer III TPA

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

ENGINEERING
Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. Youll work alongside driven talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design analysis prototyping testing manufacturing assembly and integration quality control engineering documentation and more.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - TURBOPUMP ASSEMBLY

Based out of Rocket Labs Headquarters for Long Beach CA the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development of new products and product revisions as related to both Rutherford and Archimedes engines. This role will have primary responsibility over the turbopump assembly for the Archimedes engine. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization with deliverables required for internal leadership board of directors and investors.

(Please note - this position can be hired as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I or Senior Manufacturing Engineer II level)

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Mentor and coach people within the team on technical and professionaldevelopment
• Define and maintainstandardofexcellencefortheirteam through documentation training coaching and review of others work
• Contribute to engineering process developmentanddocumentationat Rocket Lab related to areas of experience
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture design for machining productivity quality control etc.
• Design develop and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality delivery and/or cost performance
• Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction projects
• Collaborate with propulsion assembly technicians for general alignment capability and support
• Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises Method of Manufacture plans cell design etc.
• Implement Factory layouts Equipment selection FAT SAT and production commissioning
• Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented including testing procedures health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs
• Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities and when required lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations
• Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S

QUALIFICATIONS YOULL BRING AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical aerospace manufacturing engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials

QUALIFICATIONS YOULL BRING AS A SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical aerospace manufacturing engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 8 years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Advanced engineering degree
• Experience with design testing and development of turbopumps or similar turbomachinery
• Experience contributing to and steering design reviews and provide technical expertise in support of design for manufacture test and assembly
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
• Working experience with capacity modeling process mapping Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.