Senior Quality Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation • Tucson, AZ

2h

About The Position

Rocket Lab Optical Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Technician in Tucson, Arizona, to support the quality of avionics hardware for electro-optical systems. The role collaborates across electrical hardware development, prototyping, fabrication, testing, and production. It includes evaluating and releasing finished products, preparing required product data packages, performing process verification and audits, supporting Quality System training, and applying the Quality Management System. The technician will also program, set up, and operate automated coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and generate inspection reports.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience programming and operating automated CMMs using CAM software.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the AS9100 standard or a comparable quality management system.
• Ability to read and interpret component and assembly drawings.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers and other employees.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform operations using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to handle standardized situations while adapting to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment.
• Experience or prior exposure to design and manufacturing environments and protocol implementation.
• Detail orientation and ability to correctly generate, audit, and review documentation.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform final disposition of finished product, including release to stock and outgoing quality control.
• Evaluate production and test data against product requirements and operating protocols to determine final inspection status.
• Prepare deliverable product data packages according to program and procedural requirements.
• Perform process verification and audits as assigned.
• Support Quality System training initiatives.
• Deploy the Quality Management System as it applies to the scope of work.
• Program, set up, and operate automated coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Generate inspection reports.
• Perform other appropriate activities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED