Aerospace Vehicle Integration Lead (Day Shift)

Rocket Lab Corp.; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corp. is seeking a experienced Production Supervisor to lead the Vehicle Integration team on Day Shift in New Zealand. You will provide hands-on leadership for 15+ technicians, drive delivery rates, resolve blockers, and uphold the highest quality and safety standards to maintain launch cadence.

This role focuses on capacity planning, team development, and relentless problem-solving to ensure efficient production flow and continuous improvement across the integration area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, NCEA Level 2 (minimum 60 credits), or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership/supervisory position.
• 5+ years aviation/aerospace manufacturing or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 15+ technicians and leading hands through regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Drive delivery commitments through demand and capacity planning aligned to business objectives.
• Plan work to a 1-4 week horizon, proactively identifying and eliminating blockers before they impact production.
• Own quality outcomes and conformance to specifications across your area.
• Manage training plans, matrices, and certifications to build team resilience.
• Supervise product introductions from engineering development to full-rate production.
• Enforce area standards, SOPs, and health & safety requirements.
• Track and report daily metrics: Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Interface with support organizations to minimize production interruptions and optimize workflow.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and foster innovation across your teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Production planning

Team development

Education

High School diploma / NCEA Level 2

Job description

Rocket Lab Corp. is seeking a experienced Production Supervisor to lead the Vehicle Integration team on Day Shift in New Zealand. You will provide hands-on leadership for 15+ technicians, drive delivery rates, resolve blockers, and uphold the highest quality and safety standards to maintain launch cadence.

This role focuses on capacity planning, team development, and relentless problem-solving to ensure efficient production flow and continuous improvement across the integration area.