Operations Development Intern Fall 2026

Rocket Lab Corporation•Toronto, ON

4h•CA$52,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Operations Development Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Toronto, Canada, you will have the opportunity to support Lab Management and Supply Chain. You will help with the development and documentation of processes and systems to ensure tools, equipment, and systems are kept in a calibrated and functional state at all times. From the Supply Chain side, will support development, testing, and implementation of inventory management tools and systems to support cycle counting, parts kitting, and quarantine management associated with ongoing production activities as well as new product rollout.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate degree program in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations management, supply chain, any relevant business administration discipline, or a relevant engineering discipline and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
GPA of 3.0 or above
3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of business operations, data analysis, facilities or inventory management

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above
6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of business operations, data analysis, facilities or inventory management
Experience with Python
Experience with lean manufacturing
Experience with facilities or equipment management
Experience with data management and statistics
Experience completing inventory cycle counts
Understanding of the 5S principles
Familiarity with Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Support Lab Management and Supply Chain.
Help with the development and documentation of processes and systems to ensure tools, equipment, and systems are kept in a calibrated and functional state at all times.
Support development, testing, and implementation of inventory management tools and systems to support cycle counting, parts kitting, and quarantine management associated with ongoing production activities as well as new product rollout.
Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally.
Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply industry concepts to solve real challenges.
Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates.
Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.