Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Integration (night Shift, 4 Day Week)

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Manufacturing and test process design
Lean and six sigma principles
Fmea and risk mitigation
Lead and optimize production for current and next-generation vehicles, designing robust, efficient, and fault-resistant manufacturing and test processes

Job Summary

  • Lead and optimize production for current and next-generation vehicles, designing robust, efficient, and fault-resistant manufacturing and test processes.
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve performance and reduce waste, owning FMEAs and proactively managing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Enjoy a 4-day work week with late starts, working on cutting-edge aerospace technology as part of a high-impact, high-performance team.

Matching Summary

Lead and optimize production for current and next-generation vehicles, designing robust, efficient, and fault-resistant manufacturing and test processes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manufacturing and test process design
  • Lean and Six Sigma principles
  • FMEA and risk mitigation
  • Tooling and equipment sourcing
  • Root cause analysis
  • Siemens Teamcenter and Infor LN SME
  • Hands-on production support

Nice-to-have

  • Electrical expertise
  • Adaptability and fast learning
  • Ownership mindset
  • Mentoring junior engineers
  • High-performance team culture

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years' experience in Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering
  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering
  • Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills
  • Clear communication and technical documentation ability
  • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter and/or Infor LN
  • Experience scaling from prototype to production

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