Launch Systems Project Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineering changes end to end. You will manage EBOM/MBOM and master data releases, collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Production, and ensure the launch manifest stays on track.

The role requires an engineering degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, plus CAD/drawing and manufacturing knowledge. Strong communication and risk-based decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• An engineering degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.
• CAD, drawing and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Engineering change and configuration management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.
• Risk based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electron engineering changes from idea to production.
• Build cost/benefit cases for new changes.
• Control EBOM, MBOM and master data releases.
• Catch data errors before they reach the production floor.
• Improve our change process and tools.

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

PDM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Project Engineer to own engineering changes end to end. You will manage EBOM/MBOM and master data releases, collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain and Production, and ensure the launch manifest stays on track.

The role requires an engineering degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, plus CAD/drawing and manufacturing knowledge. Strong communication and risk-based decision making are essential.