Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Avionics

Rocket Lab Corporation

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
5+ years in engineering role
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Process and test method validation
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for their Avionics team in Auckland, New Zealand. The role focuses on optimizing production and testing processes, particularly for Ion Propulsion systems, while fostering collaboration across various engineering disciplines

Job Summary

  • The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will facilitate and optimize production and testing processes primarily in support of on-orbit Ion Propulsion.
  • This position involves leading continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and drive process quality.
  • Candidates must be eligible to access equipment regulated by US ITAR regulations, requiring citizenship from specific allied nations.

Matching Summary

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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for their Avionics team in Auckland, New Zealand. The role focuses on optimizing production and testing processes, particularly for Ion Propulsion systems, while fostering collaboration across various engineering disciplines.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years in engineering role
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Process and test method validation
  • Lean principles and Six Sigma knowledge
  • Quality Management Systems experience
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Root Cause Analysis and FMEA

Nice-to-have

  • Siemens Team Center / Infor LN experience
  • Prototype to production transition
  • Compliance driven Manufacturing change
  • PPS problem solving skills
  • Rocket propulsion industry background

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in quality or manufacturing engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or material sciences
  • Eligibility for US ITAR compliance (NZ, Australia, EU, etc.)
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems and SPC

Work Rights

Must hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, EU, or eligible nation for ITAR

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