About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Our team is 500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented.
While other companies talk about it, we do it!
About the role
The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer – “Special Projects” is to facilitate and optimize Production and Launch vehicle system tests for a high-growth Avionics production environment, ensuring Manufacturing Principles are practised to meet stringent launch times. This position will work closely and develop strong relationships with a variety of different Engineers, Technicians, and subject matter experts across a range of departments to enable the testing and operations of launch vehicles. Regular activities of the Manufacturing Engineer include the implementation of large-scale capital expenditure projects, practicing Manufacturing best practices and developing and optimizing current processes for Production.
Essential skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related
5+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer ideally for electromechanical systems
Hands-on technical experience debugging complex systems within a Manufacturing environment
Strong communicator, with proven ability to deliver KPI’s with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Can-do approach and flexibility to thrive around growing teams and processes
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Implementation of large-scale capital expenditure
Project management
As well as a being a career-defining role,working at Rocket Lab means being part of meaningful projects with world-leading experts.
Collaboration is at our core- every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference.
We get things done. Our team is nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. While other companies talk about it, we do it. This means projects get the green light faster and ideas are put into practice rapidly.
Everyone works on the big stuff.This isn’t a huge aerospace company where you get lost in bureaucracy and end up a tiny cog in a giant machine. At Rocket Lab, your work directly impacts the success of each mission. Everyone’s voice is heard, and everyone can contribute major projects. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in developing space systems that change the way we access space.
