Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/ii – Mechanical
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA, United States
Base salary determined on case-by-case basis; vari...
On-site
5-8 years regulated industry experience
Apqp ppap pfmea control plan expertise
Dfm review and gd&t interpretation skills
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II focused on mechanical hardware to lead supplier industrialization efforts in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a regulated industry and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure supplier compliance and quality
Job Summary
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design with the goal of opening access to space.
The Senior Supplier Development Engineer serves as the primary technical owner of the supply base for a broad portfolio of mechanical hardware including complex machined parts and composites.
This role requires leading the end-to-end industrialization of suppliers from source selection through production ramp while ensuring every supplier delivers conforming hardware on time and within budget.
Matching Summary
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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II focused on mechanical hardware to lead supplier industrialization efforts in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a regulated industry and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure supplier compliance and quality.
Salary
Base salary determined on case-by-case basis; varies based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5-8 years regulated industry experience
APQP PPAP PFMEA control plan expertise
DFM review and GD&T interpretation skills
Supplier capability assessment and qualification
Root cause corrective action (RCCA) leadership
Nice-to-have
Proactive risk identification mindset
Shop floor manufacturing curiosity
Ability to thrive under schedule pressure
Strong cross-functional communication skills
Experience with additive manufacturing processes
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum 5 years experience in Aerospace or Medical industries
Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally