Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Avionics (night Shift, 4 Day Week)

Rocket Lab Corporation

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site (4-day week: mon–thurs, late start, 3:00 pm – 1:30 am)
7+ years manufacturing engineering experience
Hands-on debugging of complex systems
Bachelor's degree in engineering field
Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for their Avionics team in Auckland, New Zealand. This role involves transitioning the Electron and Neutron rockets from R&D to production, emphasizing problem-solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with the Electron rocket and the next-generation Neutron vehicle during their transition from R&D to production.
  • The successful candidate will take ownership of critical projects, solving complex problems across avionics, electrical, mechanical, and software systems to ensure reliability.
  • Employees are expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a 4-day week schedule (Monday-Thursday) working late shifts from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

Matching Summary

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Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for their Avionics team in Auckland, New Zealand. This role involves transitioning the Electron and Neutron rockets from R&D to production, emphasizing problem-solving and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years manufacturing engineering experience
  • Hands-on debugging of complex systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
  • Leadership and coaching experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Siemens Team Center or Infor LN
  • Knowledge of production quality metrics
  • PPS problem-solving expertise
  • Compliance-driven manufacturing change implementation
  • Willingness to travel internationally

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 7 years of experience as a Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer
  • Proven leadership and coaching capabilities

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