Senior Panel Manufacturing Engineer I

at  Rocket Lab USA

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.
Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in electrical, aerospace, mechanical or any relevant engineering field
• 5+ years related experience supporting a manufacturing line in an engineering role

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 8+ years related experience supporting a manufacturing line in an engineering role
• Attention to detail and previous demonstrated experience with writing technical instruction documents
• Experience translating technical requirements into actionable specifications
• Experience designing tooling and mechanical solutions to support a manufacturing line or process
• Experience with any programming or scripting is a plus, as is SQL experience
• Experience using Statistical Process Control (SPC) to understand whether a process is performing as intended
• Experience with parallel gap resistance welding, polymeric adhesives, wiring, or mechanical fixturing processes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

• Use your experience with the design, construction, manufacturing methods and operating principles of series interconnected multi-junction solar cell to make strong technical decisions.
• Use your detailed understanding of parallel gap resistance welding, mechanical fixturing for high throughput assembly, and additive manufacturing techniques to guide a team in building strong production process control systems.
• Combine the understanding described above to support current manufacturing capability and develop systems to monitor/improve/expand the existing processes by leading a small group of area engineers
• Use analysis tools such as Excel, JMP and presentation tools such as Word and Powerpoint to develop and present results of experiments to internal groups
• Use your experience writing technical documents to help develop a set of standard work instructions for new and existing processes
• Ensure that the manufacturing floors are consistently getting the level of immediate technical support they require to be successful and Do the Impossible.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with operators, technicians, engineers, and managers.
• Grow the skills and capabilities of a strong team focused on supporting Manufacturing processes