Quality Engineer II

Rocket Lab USASilver Spring, MD
271d$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more. Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights! Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
  • 2+ years' experience as a quality engineer
  • Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems
  • Experience with non-conformance investigations, RPN evaluation and root cause determination
  • Experience implementing and continuously evaluating quality related KPIs
  • Capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree or 4+ years' experience as a quality engineer
  • Experience with aerospace industry
  • Tulip MES, Siemens Teamcenter PLM or Infor LN ERP software proficiency
  • Certification in quality engineering (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
  • Experience implementing and utilizing statistical process controls

Responsibilities

  • Manage PSC-RL’s quality management process and tailor to industry standards
  • Oversee non-conformance tracking and evaluation systems of space flight mechanisms, ensuring timely resolution and root-cause determination by the team
  • Develop and implement KPIs to continually evaluate and track product risk during manufacturing and flight
  • Work closely with program management, design, manufacturing and production teams to improve product reliability
  • Track and reduce RPNs and time to resolution for non-conformances
  • Lead team to identify and resolve the root cause of the issues, applying tools like 5 Whys, Cause and Effect analysis and 8Ds
  • Develop employee quality training standards
  • Improve quality tracking transparency and organization performance via dashboards or similar methods
  • Support customer quality audits
  • Contract review of quality clauses
  • Interface with procurement quality team to improve quality standards for entire product lifecycle standards
  • Travel to other Rocket Lab facilities, suppliers, conferences, and customers

Benefits

  • Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Tiered PTO starting at 2 weeks that’s fully accrued on your first day of employment
  • 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
  • Flex schedule
  • Free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week
  • Free snacks/drinks
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