Lead Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer for our Composites Manufacturing team based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing processes for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar discipline)
• 5 + years of composite manufacturing experience (carbon fiber experience highly preferred)
• Experience in a leadership capacity, personnel or technical

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean manufacturing and value stream mapping.
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design.
• Experience with large structural assemblies
• Track record of working with large and diverse workforce

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team focused on:
• Overseeing introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions as related to the Neutron launch vehicle composite structure
• Ensuring quality product
• Robust process design including bonding, alignment, lamination, and any other process used in primary structure production
• Consultation with design engineers on design for manufacturability, and design for effective efficient production.
• Translation between Design (Teamcenter) to manufacturing (MBOMs, methods of manufacture, work instructions, etc)
• Lead structured root-cause, containment/corrective action programs as necessary.
• Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
• Coordinate with structures team, other Lead Engineers, facilities, operations, and other major stakeholders to manage facility-wide constraints
• Develop appropriate training plans to ensure technicians are qualified to perform the expected tasks
• Manage capital projects to introduce new production techniques as we scale production
• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians
• Ensure robust planning, including project schedules
• Performance management for engineers on the team
• Recruiting where needed for additional engineers

Benefits

• Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees