About the Job
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 ...
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER II - TURBOPUMP ASSEMBLY
Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters for Long Beach, CA the Senior Manufacturing Engineer 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. ...
Key Responsibilities
Mentor and coach people within the team on technical and professional development
Define and maintain standard of excellence for their team through documentation, training, coaching, and review of others’ work
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
Required Skills & Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline
8+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials
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
Qualifications
Experience:
8 years experience
Work Authorization
Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO
