Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, and quality control
• Select, procure, and install machine shop equipment and develop maintenance/calibration plans
• Develop in-house machining capability for Archimedes components and implement rapid iterations
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects within the fabrication department
• Collaborate with other Rocket Lab machine shops for alignment and support
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and machinists daily

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of machine shop experience for Engineer II (5+ years for Senior)
• Experience in CAM software and 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment
• Proficiency in GD&T and inspection methods
• 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree for Engineer II (9+ years for Senior)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma, and value stream mapping
• 10+ years of machine shop experience
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design
• Experience machining turbomachinery and combustion device components
• Familiarity with post processing methods, AM, and welding
• NX CAM programming and operating 5-axis CNC machining

About the Company

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more.