Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Ii - Space Systems Subcontracts
Rocket Lab
Long Beach, CA, United States
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Supplier quality management
Electro-mechanical box assemblies
Space systems subcontracting
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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer II for their Long Beach, CA location to manage and ensure the quality of complex electro-mechanical assemblies produced by subcontractors for satellite programs. The role requires extensive experience in supplier quality management within the aerospace industry, focusing on maintaining high standards throughout the production process.
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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
Match Score: 75
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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer II for their Long Beach, CA location to manage and ensure the quality of complex electro-mechanical assemblies produced by subcontractors for satellite programs. The role requires extensive experience in supplier quality management within the aerospace industry, focusing on maintaining high standards throughout the production process.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Supplier quality management
Electro-mechanical box assemblies
Space systems subcontracting
Quality Management Plans
Source inspections
Nonconformance disposition and CAPA management
Nice-to-have
Space-grade component requirements
PCBA manufacturing and inspection
Environmental stress screening
Make/buy decisions and subcontractor selection
Structured problem-solving
Key Requirements
Minimum 8 years' experience in Aerospace, Defense, Space, or similar regulated industry.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
Prior experience in a supplier quality or subcontract management role.
Proficiency with GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, and specification flow down.
Direct experience managing external suppliers or subcontractors producing complex hardware deliverables.