Manufacturing Engineer II/Senior - Machining

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

1d • $100,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a focus in Machining to be based out of their Headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This role will be responsible for the machining development of new products and product revisions related to the Rutherford engine and the Archimedes engine, offering an opportunity to be involved in the ground floor of a novel rocket engine build. The Manufacturing teams at Rocket Lab are responsible for bringing engineering designs to life using advanced manufacturing techniques and are crucial for delivering projects and missions on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of machine shop experience (for Manufacturing Engineer II).
• 5+ years of machine shop experience (for Senior Manufacturing Engineer).
• Experience in CAM software 3 and 5-axis CNC equipment.
• Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods.
• 6+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree (for Manufacturing Engineer II).
• 9+ years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree (for Senior Manufacturing Engineer).

Nice To Haves

• Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping.
• 10+ years of machine shop experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design.
• Experience machining turbomachinery and combustion device components.
• Familiarity with post processing methods, AM and welding.
• NX CAM programming and operating 5-axis CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc.
• Select, procure, and install machine shop equipment along with developing maintenance/calibration plans.
• Develop machining capability in-house for the Archimedes components and implement rapid iterations.
• Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.
• Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction projects belonging to the fabrication department.
• Collaborate with other Rocket Lab machine shops for general alignment, capability, and support.
• Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and machinist daily.

Benefits

• 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
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase program
• Subsidized EV charging stations
• Onsite gym
• Food and drinks
• Other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level