Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer I — Space Hardware

rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I - Propulsion to oversee new product introductions and revisions for Launch and Space Systems engines. You will support manufacturing leadership with deliverables for leadership, board, and investors.

The role requires hands-on process development, tooling design, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will work in a cross-functional team, implement automation where appropriate, and ensure rigorous documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Solid understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews with a focus on manufacturability and testability.
• Develop production processes and document testing procedures and safety requirements.
• Interface with quality teams to address manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities.
• Lead problem containment and root cause investigations as needed.
• Design and implement tooling and equipment for production environments.
• Lead continuous improvement using lean tools and 5S.
• Introduce automation and ensure data links to MRP and quality systems.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Structural mechanics

Aerospace materials

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

TIG welding

EB welding

Laser welding

CNC machining

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I - Propulsion to oversee new product introductions and revisions for Launch and Space Systems engines. You will support manufacturing leadership with deliverables for leadership, board, and investors.

The role requires hands-on process development, tooling design, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will work in a cross-functional team, implement automation where appropriate, and ensure rigorous documentation,