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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAuckland, New ZealandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a similar field.
  • Some technical experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment.
  • Some hands-on experience solving problems in complex manufacturing systems.
  • Ability to deliver complex assignments autonomously.
  • Foundational knowledge of complex manufacturing processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • For Avionics & Test: experience debugging electro-mechanical systems and understanding instrumentation and sensors.
  • For Composites: knowledge of advanced composite materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
  • For Machining: GD&T and inspection methods, CAM software for 3- and 5-axis CNC machines, and 2+ years of machine shop experience.
  • For Assembly & Integration: experience with mechanical assembly, integration, or test processes.
  • Must be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations for work in New Zealand; eligibility may depend on citizenship and dual-nationality status.
  • Must undergo background checks before an employment offer.

Responsibilities

  • Become the expert on products you help build and launch.
  • Help teams meet production goals while maintaining quality.
  • Improve existing products and support new designs.
  • Investigate failures and implement fixes.
  • Determine whether parts meet flight standards using engineering analysis.
  • Connect production, quality, and design teams to solve problems.
  • Write clear procedures to support consistent production.
  • Design reliable hardware and test setups.
  • Create test methods for critical systems.
  • Use Lean and Six Sigma to improve processes.
  • Review designs for ease of manufacturing and testing.
  • Help launch new products to the factory floor.
  • Identify equipment needs and develop the business case.
  • Set up systems for planning, quality tracking, and data.
  • Mentor technicians and newer engineers.
  • Break projects into manageable tasks and deliver them.
  • Run projects with minimal oversight.
  • Document outcomes and lessons learned.
  • Provide solutions and ideas to engineering challenges.
  • Share knowledge about the effectiveness of theories and concepts.
  • Navigate and complete daily tasks within technical systems.
  • Create and improve technical documentation.
  • Communicate with peers and contribute to team objectives.
  • Follow health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required.
  • Perform additional duties as reasonably required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
  • Exposure to cross-discipline manufacturing.
  • Experience with ERP or PLM systems, including Siemens Teamcenter or Infor LN.
  • Knowledge of production quality metrics.
  • Experience with environmental and production acceptance testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum testing.
  • Understanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4–20 mA sensors.

About the Company

Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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