Manufacturing Engineer II - TPA
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II specializing in Turbopump Assembly (TPA) for its Archimedes engine. This role, based in Long Beach, CA, will focus on the development of new products and product revisions for both Rutherford and Archimedes engines. The Manufacturing Engineer II will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and the Production organization, providing essential deliverables for internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors. The engineering team at Rocket Lab is dedicated to designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft, working collaboratively with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds towards a shared mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
- Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
- Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials
Nice To Haves
- Advanced engineering degree
- Experience with design, testing and development of turbopumps or similar turbomachinery
- Experience contributing to and steering design reviews and provide technical expertise in support of design for manufacture, test, and assembly
- Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
- Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
- Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design
Responsibilities
- Contribute to engineering process development and documentation at Rocket Lab related to areas of experience.
- Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc.
- 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.
- Collaborate with propulsion assembly technicians for general alignment, capability, and support.
- Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.
- Implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.
- Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs.
- Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities, and when required, lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.
- Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
