Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our e...

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Auckland. The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer Intern is to support production activities within a high-growth production environment, ensuring manufacturing principles are practised to a high standard and ensuring string...

This position will support the mechanical production manufacturing engineering team with their deliverables. Mechanical production builds and tests a wide variety of parts that make up systems throughout the Electron launch vehicle and bespoke Space Systems projects, from simple structural assemblies to high-precisi...

We're looking for a motivated intern to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Auckland. The primary purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer Intern is to support production activities within a high-growth production environment, ensuring manufacturing principles are practised to a high standard and ensuring stringent launch times can be achieved. 
The role will also work closely and develop strong relationships with technicians, engineers and subject matter experts from a range of disciplines and departments to enable the build and testing of launch vehicles. 
Regular activities of the manufacturing engineering team can be summed up as practical problem solving over a wide variety of systems and situations, so the ability to remain flexible while applying sound, risk-based engineering decision making processes is critical to success. 
This is an opportunity to work on real space technology projects and contribute to missions that are literally reaching for the stars. 
Review and process non-conformances
Provide support to develop, implement and optimise processes, tools and equipment for production
Support team members during product and process changes through prototyping, testing and validation
Collaborate with technicians, engineers and subject matter experts across multiple disciplines
Participate in team meetings and contribute innovative ideas
Apply practical problem-solving skills across a wide variety of systems and situations 

Currently studying towards a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline
Good communicator with proven ability to write clear and concise technical documentation in English language
'Can do' approach and flexible mindset, keen to take on a variety of new challenges in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Passion for the aerospace industry 
Mechanical and fluid systems design experience
Experience in CAD design
Experience using or maintaining ERP and PLM/PDM systems
Knowledge of production quality metrics
Experience transitioning products from prototype to production
Familiarity with manufacturing and manufacturing/project engineering processes
Previous experience working in a development or production environment