Quality Engineer Ii

Rocket Lab Corporation

Tucson, AZ, United States
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Bachelor's degree in engineering
2+ years quality engineer experience
As9100 quality management system knowledge
** Rocket Lab is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support the Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ. The role involves ensuring product quality for advanced optical payloads and systems for space and ISR missions, requiring a strong background in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role supports the development and production of advanced optical payloads for space and ISR missions within Rocket Lab's Optical Systems division.
  • Candidates will lead root cause analysis and corrective actions while ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and internal procedures.
  • The team collaborates across engineering, production, and supply chain to deliver mission-critical solutions for Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rocket Lab is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support the Optical Systems division in Tucson, AZ. The role involves ensuring product quality for advanced optical payloads and systems for space and ISR missions, requiring a strong background in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 2+ years Quality Engineer experience
  • AS9100 Quality Management System knowledge
  • NCRs CAPA MRB FRB process expertise
  • ESD FOD control program implementation
  • Metrology calibration system management
  • Engineering drawing GD&T interpretation

Nice-to-have

  • Spaceflight hardware or optical systems experience
  • ASQ Quality Engineer certification
  • Supplier oversight in regulated environments
  • Power Apps workflow development skills
  • Active US Government security clearance
  • Aerospace customer audit experience
  • Data-driven continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
  • 2+ years manufacturing quality engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain US Government security clearance

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