Manufacturing Engineer I - Propulsion

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I - Propulsion based at our Long Beach, CA Engine Development Center. You will oversee introduction and implementation of new products and revisions for Launch and Space Systems engines, supporting leadership and investors with clear deliverables.

You will contribute to design reviews, map value streams, implement layouts, develop production processes, and drive quality improvements while coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace or related engineering field.
• Experience with manufacturing engineering in propulsion or complex systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control.
• Perform initial Value Stream Mapping exercises and Method of Manufacture plans.
• Implement factory layouts, equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.
• Develop production processes with documented testing procedures and safety requirements.
• Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing quality responsibilities and lead problem containment and root-cause investigations.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment to improve quality, delivery and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean tools and techniques such as 5S.
• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links to MRP and quality systems.

Skills

Design for manufacture

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Production scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar engineering

Job description

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

ENGINEERING
Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I - PROPULSION

Based out of Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer I - Propulsionis responsible for overseeing the introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions as related to both Launch and Space Systems engines. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors and investors.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.
• Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.
• Implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.
• Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs.
• Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities, and when required, lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.
• Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S.
• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I - PROPULSION:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar engineering