Senior Facilities Engineer I

Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Facilities Engineer I, you will be a key driver of Neutron’s production system and facility development, ensuring efficient use of space, and resources while meeting complex manufacturing requirements and future growth needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, aerospace or other technical engineering discipline)
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or facilities engineering environments
Proven experience designing, implementing, and supporting production systems and facilities infrastructure with demonstrated results
Proficiency with CAD systems such as NX or SolidWorks
Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree (preferably manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or aerospace)
8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or facilities engineering roles
Experience transitioning products from design to production in fast-paced, iterative environments
Knowledge of composites manufacturing processes
Experience with heavy equipment, large-scale lifting operations, and structural assembly

Responsibilities

Develop and implement production system designs, including factory layouts, work cell designs, and equipment commissioning plans
Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, tooling, and layout upgrades to meet production volume requirements, including preparation of business cases
Streamline flow of raw materials, finished goods, flight parts, and indirect goods through the factory by working with supply chain and manufacturing engineers
Review and support Value Stream Mapping exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, and production workflows
Take a learn first approach to production systems development and facilitate continuous improvement with key stakeholders
Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to BMS
Translate manufacturing, process, and testing requirements into facilities specifications, including electrical, network infrastructure, HVAC, fluids (air, nitrogen, vacuum, water), and other critical systems
Plan, justify, and support execution of capital projects for facility upgrades, equipment installations, and layout improvements
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and production teams to align facilities systems with operational goals
Apply lean principles to facilities design and production system development, ensuring efficient use of resources
Support equipment selection, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and production commissioning
Support EHS to ensure facility is compliant with OSHA, and environmental regulations