Manufacturing Engineer II/Senior - Machining

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

• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc.
• Select, procure, and install machine shop equipment along with developing maintenance/calibration plans.
• Develop machining capability in-house for the Archimedes components and implement rapid iterations.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction projects belonging to the fabrication department.
• Collaborate with other Rocket Lab machine shops for general alignment, capability, and support.
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and machinists daily.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Engineer II - Machining: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent. 2+ years of machine shop experience. Experience in CAM software 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment. Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods.
• Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent. 5+ years of machine shop experience. Experience in CAM software 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment. Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods. 9+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Working 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.

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Pay

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $100,000 USD - $155,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified