Quality Manager - IN NEW ZEALAND (Relocation provided)

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Based on-site at our Auckland, NZ facility the Quality Manager we are looking for, is a leader with a keen eye for detail and relentless pursuit for continuous improvement. A leader who embraces challenges and can inspire a team to exceed expectations. If you have a passion for aerospace and a track record of maintaining the highest quality standards in a fast-paced environment, you might be the Quality Manager we are searching for.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of proven leadership experience within a global manufacturing or service environment.
• Strong understanding of quality management principles and methodologies (e.g., ISO standards, AS9100, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across all levels of an organization and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement company-wide initiatives effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications in Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, CQE etc.
• Knowledge of aerospace or Automotive industries.
• Quality Auditor certification

Responsibilities

• Leading Quality Management Systems (QMS): Manage and maintain Rocket Lab’s QMS ensuring adherence to AS9100. Oversee the certification processes necessary for compliance across all the manufacturing and operational departments.
• Supplier Quality Management: Oversee the quality performance of suppliers, establishing quality standards for incoming materials and manage supplier audits.
• MRB Management: Lead the Material Review Board processes to ensure non-conforming material is dispositioned and identify Scrap reduction initiatives.
• Quality improvement management: Lead Continuous improvement projects using industry-specific methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and other tools to eliminate process variations and defects.
• KPI Reporting: Report the Quality performance metrics, communicating quality initiatives to stakeholder in the organization and identify areas for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees