Senior Manufacturing Engineer I - Fluid Systems Verified today

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The Neutron Programme

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron programme.

What You'll Do

• Develop, perform, and qualify precision welding and fabrication of tubing components according to aerospace specifications.
• Utilize TIG, MIG, OTW and other welding methods to achieve required structural integrity.
• Conduct thorough inspections of welded components, employing NDE/NDT methods to identify and rectify defects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and implement design specifications.
• Lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations when required.
• Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements.
• Liaise between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes.
• Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases.
• Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning.
• Experience setting up and operating a tube shop or build area.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning.
• Ability to create and deliver accurate and concise presentations for design, manufacturing, and quality.
• Strong knowledge of metal working and fabrication processes.
• Experience designing tooling in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware.
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner.
• Adaptable and comfortable in an exciting, dynamic and ever-evolving environment.

Compensation

• Total compensation (base and equity): $164,000 to $194,000 USD.
• Base salary: $115,000 to $158,000 USD.
• Company stock as part of total compensation package.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans (HMO, PPO, and zero cost HDHP option with 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merchandise store.

Working Conditions

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.

Eligibility

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.