Manufacturing Engineering Tech (Assembly)

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. 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. Our engineering team members span design analysis prototyping testing manufacturing assembly and integration quality control engineering documentation and more.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - TURBOPUMP ASSEMBLY

Based out of Rocket Labs Headquarters for Long Beach CA the Manufacturing Engineer II 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.

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

Bachelors degree in mechanical aerospace manufacturing engineering or similar engineering discipline

• 2 years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials

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

Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function level experience and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.

Join one of the worlds fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of addition to competitive base pay youll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites groundbreaking missions and global markets your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock) top-tier medical plans (HMO PPO and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution) dental and vision coverage paid vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays flexible spending and dependent care accounts paid parental leave disability and life insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging onsite fitness centers (where available) discounted gym memberships complimentary snacks and beverages 50% employee discount on our popular merch store and a variety of other employee discounts.

Total Compensation (base and equity)

$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.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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. 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.

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