Manufacturing Engineer II - TPA

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending and dependent care

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-?

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% employee discount on merch store

A variety of other employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to own turbopump assembly processes for Archimedes engines. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and the production organization with deliverables for leadership, board, and investors.

The role requires a mechanical/ aerospace background, 2+ years in heavy manufacturing, and strong knowledge of GD&T, DFMA, and lean methods. Onsite work with competitive pay and equity is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals.
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering process development and documentation.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for production to improve quality, delivery and/or cost.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects using lean tools.
• Collaborate with propulsion assembly technicians for alignment, capability and support.
• Perform value stream mapping, method of manufacture planning and cell design.
• Develop production processes with testing procedures and safety requirements.
• Interface with the quality team on manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities and lead root-cause investigations.
• Lead continuous improvement using 5S and lean techniques.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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 II - TURBOPUMP ASSEMBLY

Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters for Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for the development of new products and product revisions as related to both Rutherford and Archimedes engines. This role will have primary responsibility over the turbopump assembly for the Archimedes engine. 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 engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc.
• 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
• Collaborate with propulsion assembly technicians for general alignment, capability, and support
• 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
• Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
• Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
• Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Advanced engineering degree
• Experience with design, testing and development of turbopumps or similar turbomachinery
• Experience contributing to and steering design reviews and provide technical expertise in support of design for manufacture, test, and assembly
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.

Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

BENEFITS:

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
• Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

• Subsidized EV charging
• Onsite fitness centers (where available)
• Discounted gym memberships
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
• A variety of other employee discounts

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may va