Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Ii - Space Systems Subcontracts

Rocketlab

Long Beach, CA, United States
On-site
Supplier quality management
Electro-mechanical box assemblies
Space systems subcontracting
Own the quality relationship with assigned strategic subcontractors building complete box-level assemblies for Rocket Lab satellite programs

Job Summary

  • Own the quality relationship with assigned strategic subcontractors building complete box-level assemblies for Rocket Lab satellite programs.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between Rocket Lab engineering, program management, and subcontractor quality/engineering teams.
  • Monitor and report on subcontractor quality performance metrics and escalate risk to program and supply chain leadership.

Matching Summary

Own the quality relationship with assigned strategic subcontractors building complete box-level assemblies for Rocket Lab satellite programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier quality management
  • Electro-mechanical box assemblies
  • Space systems subcontracting
  • Source inspections and testing
  • Nonconformance and CAPA management
  • Supplier quality system audits

Nice-to-have

  • Satellite bus or payload subsystems
  • Space-grade component requirements
  • PCBA manufacturing and inspection
  • Environmental stress screening
  • Make/buy decisions and selection

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years' experience in regulated industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
  • Prior experience in supplier quality or subcontract management
  • Proficiency with GD&T and drawing interpretation
  • Direct experience managing external suppliers

Work Rights

Not specified

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