Aerospace Maintenance Engineering Intern - Hands-On Impact

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on aerospace maintenance context

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Professional development in CMMS and P

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a detail‑oriented engineer to develop standardized work instructions for Planned Preventative Maintenance across production equipment. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, document checks, and test procedures with technicians in a live environment.

The role includes creating process maps and training materials for multiple sites and supporting CMMS integration. You will work with cross‑functional teams, ensure compliance with safety policies, and drive clarity and

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills for technicians of varying experience.
• Ability to create clear, detailed work instructions and process maps.
• Ownership and accountability for task completion and results delivery.
• Comfortable in a production/manufacturing environment and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with maintenance team to format work instructions.
• Create detailed PPM work instructions for equipment.
• Develop standardized maintenance task instructions and calibration procedures.
• Document maintenance checks for critical systems and support CMMS integration.
• Test instructions with technicians and refine for clarity.
• Support creation of training materials and process maps.

Skills

Technical writing

Process mapping

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive communication

Problem solving

Time management

Documentation clarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Power BI

ERP software

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a detail‑oriented engineer to develop standardized work instructions for Planned Preventative Maintenance across production equipment. You will collaborate with maintenance teams, document checks, and test procedures with technicians in a live environment.

The role includes creating process maps and training materials for multiple sites and supporting CMMS integration. You will work with cross‑functional teams, ensure compliance with safety policies, and drive clarity and