Manufacturing Engineer II - Composites

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. 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 II within the Composites department is to facilitate and optimize production of Launch Vehicle composites items for a high-growth production environment, ensuring standard manufacturing principles are practised to meet stringent deadlines. This position will work closely and develop strong relationships with all engineering disciplines, technicians, and subject matter experts across a range of departments to enable effective integration and test of the Electron launch vehicle. Regular activities of the Manufacturing Engineer II within Composites include practicing lean manufacturing techniques, project management, leading root cause analysis investigations, creating and approving technical documentation, and driving action towards achieving departmental KPIs.   

**Essential skills
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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related
• 4+ 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

  
**Desirable skills
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• Experience with Siemens Team Centre / Infor LN
• Knowledge of production quality metrics
• Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
• IQ / PQ process driven project completion
• PPS problem solving
• Implementation of large capital projects into a production environment

  
Rocket Lab Employee Benefits

• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology
• An employee stock purchase program
• Access to world leading experts to develop your career
• Unlimited barista coffee, fruit and snacks
• Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc.
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Additional parental leave entitlements
• A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

  
Important Information
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.