About the Job
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the ...
SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (I, II, SENIOR I, SENIOR II)- MECHANICAL
Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Supplier Quality Engineer (I, II, Senior I, Senior II) – Mechanical is responsible for ensuring the quality requirements for procured parts (mechanical components), services & processes are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for inspecting large, complex machined components that are challenging to measure due to size, geometry, and tolerances.
Utilize advanced measurement techniques, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), laser trackers, and other precision tools, to verify component quality.
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to address manufacturability challenges and tolerance stack-ups.
Establish fundamental Supplier Quality systems and processes to drive the business forward
Generate metrics and tools to enhance visibility of supplier performance
Continuous improvement of purchased product quality
Performing on site and remote supplier audits
Creation of internal and external quality control plans
Creation of Non-Conformance reports and CAPA management
Drive to understand root causes and ensure implementation of corrective actions
Deploying PFMEA tools, techniques & training to support targeted improvement actions
Support suppliers with scaling up their production processes to achieve the future quality cost and delivery targets
Follow-up & verify corrective action implementations and audit findings
Strong focus on quality improvement at source and driving cost reduction opportunities
Working with suppliers to introduce new products into production (NPI, APQP, PPAP)
Liaise between suppliers, development, production, and senior management
Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed at both Rocket Lab and supplier sites
Required Skills & Abilities
Experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation
Minimum 8 years’ experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation
Exposure to Composites Manufacturing such as proper material handling, layup, curing, and bonding processes.
Exposure to regulatory standards such as AS9100, IS09001, ISO13485, IATF 16949
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
Fabrication, CNC, and 3D printing knowledge
Experience developing KPI’s for performance reporting
Practical experience leading and investigating quality related issues
Experience with Root cause Investigations, Practical Problem solving, 8D’s, 5 Why’s, Fishbone diagrams, Ishikawa and/or similar problem-solving tools
Experience leading and managing projects
Experience successfully developing and introducing new products to production
Experience with a wide range of specialized technical manufacturing processes
Lean/six sigma experience
NPI/APQP/PPAP experience
Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R
Work Authorization
Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO
