Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior - Fluids

About the role

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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.
• When required, lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements.
• Liaison 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 where none exist.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong knowledge of metal working and fabrication processes
• Ability to create and deliver accurate and concise presentations for design, manufacturing, and quality
• 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

Benefits

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 area

Pay

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $100,000 - $165,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 2+ 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