Senior Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer (Equity)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity/Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Onsite amenities and snacks

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (I, II, Senior I, Senior II) to ensure quality for procured mechanical components and services. You will translate technical requirements into clear specifications for suppliers, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role involves working with internal customers and suppliers, managing non-conformances, CAPA, and implementing robust quality processes to reduce cost and lead time

Qualifications

• Regulated industry experience (Aerospace/Medical/Automotive/Industrial)
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience in supplier quality
• Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for inspecting large machined components, challenging to measure
• Perform supplier audits on site and remotely and manage concessions
• Create non-conformance reports and CAPA management to reduce risk and lead times
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers
• Collaborate with design and engineering to address manufacturability and tolerance stack-ups
• Establish supplier quality systems and metrics to improve performance

Skills

Communication & negotiation

GD&T interpretation

Quality improvement

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

CMM

Laser trackers

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (I, II, Senior I, Senior II) to ensure quality for procured mechanical components and services. You will translate technical requirements into clear specifications for suppliers, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role involves working with internal customers and suppliers, managing non-conformances, CAPA, and implementing robust quality processes to reduce cost and lead time