Ground Support Engineering, Lead

Rocket Lab

Middle River, MD, United States
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Manage team of engineers for tooling and gse
Coordinate production tooling and test operations
Develop training plans for technicians
** Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Tooling, Test, and Infrastructure team in Middle River, MD. The role focuses on developing and improving tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and testing for the Neutron Launch Vehicle while managing a team of engineers. **

Job Summary

  • The Lead Engineer will manage a team responsible for the development and continuous improvement of tooling, GSE, and test for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.
  • This role involves coordinating facility-wide constraints and major capital projects to introduce new production techniques as the company scales.
  • The successful candidate will mentor less experienced engineers and ensure robust planning including project schedules and performance management.

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Match Score: 75

** Rocket Lab is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Tooling, Test, and Infrastructure team in Middle River, MD. The role focuses on developing and improving tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and testing for the Neutron Launch Vehicle while managing a team of engineers. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage team of engineers for tooling and GSE
  • Coordinate production tooling and test operations
  • Develop training plans for technicians
  • Ensure robust project scheduling and planning
  • Perform performance management for engineers

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with capacity modeling and process mapping
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and value stream mapping
  • Pedigree in tooling and structures design
  • Expertise in design for manufacture and test
  • Supplier capability assessment experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a highly-regulated field
  • Prior experience in a leadership position

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