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

Rocket Lab

Auckland, New Zealand
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Avionics manufacturing and testing
Transition r&d to production
Problem-solving across disciplines
** Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Avionics to work on their Electron and Neutron rockets in Auckland, New Zealand. This role, which operates on a night shift schedule within a four-day work week, requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to facilitate the transition from R&D to production. **

Job Summary

  • You’ll be at the forefront of transitioning these vehicles from R&D to production, ensuring they meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
  • Investigate and resolve non-conformances by working with cross-functional teams, including production, design, and engineering.
  • This role is more than just engineering – it’s about taking ownership, solving complex problems, and driving innovation in a fast-paced, test-heavy production environment.

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** Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for Avionics to work on their Electron and Neutron rockets in Auckland, New Zealand. This role, which operates on a night shift schedule within a four-day work week, requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to facilitate the transition from R&D to production. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Avionics manufacturing and testing
  • Transition R&D to production
  • Problem-solving across disciplines
  • Hands-on technical debugging
  • Develop and implement streamlined processes

Nice-to-have

  • Ownership and driving results
  • Global collaboration opportunities
  • Coaching and leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years of Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer experience
  • Proven leadership and coaching experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexibility and can-do attitude

Work Rights

Not specified

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