Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior - Fluids

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

3d•$100,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems will develop, implement, and continuously improve the propulsion component, assembly, and integration manufacturing process through strong working knowledge of additive manufacturing, machining, welding, assembly, integration, tooling, test, and quality techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
2+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning
Experience setting up and/or operating a tube shop or build area

Nice To Haves

8+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning
Ability to create and deliver accurate and concise presentations for design, manufacturing, and quality
Strong knowledge of metal working and fabrication processes
Experience designing tooling in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Hands-on with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner
Adaptable and comfortable in an exciting, dynamic and ever-evolving environment

Responsibilities

Develop, perform, and qualify precision welding and fabrication of tubing components according to aerospace specifications.
Utilize TIG, MIG, OTW and other welding methods to achieve the required structural integrity.
Conduct thorough inspections of welded components, employing NDE/NDT methods to identify and rectify defects.
Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and implement design specifications.
When required, lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations
Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements
Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes
Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases
Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques
Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist

Benefits

Company stock as part of your total compensation package
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts