Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer II - Machining

Rocket Lab USA • Long Beach, CA

89d • $100,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more - all with the goal of opening access to space. 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other technical discipline.
• 8+ years of program management, business development, or supplier quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience solving complex supplier capacity or timing issues.
• Deep understanding of building Supply Chain program timelines and the various dependencies to enable successful execution.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of demonstrated program management experience across multiple manufacturing projects/programs.
• Ability to identify and address problems with a proactive and systematic approach.
• Experience managing both suppliers and internal stakeholders to reach quick resolution to issues.
• Mastery of clear and concise communication intended for Executives.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain in achieving 100% material availability for our Launch Systems and Space Systems businesses.
• Build and execute supplier development plans, including onboarding, training, and process improvement strategies.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, quality systems, and delivery performance.
• Manage relationships with a broad set of cross-functional engineering and production teams to deliver on program goals.
• Complete due diligence and support for selection and onboarding new machining suppliers/subcontractors.
• Deliver clear and concise communication to internal stakeholders and senior leadership regarding supplier performance and development progress.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to solve supplier capacity, quality or timing issues.

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year.
• 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.
• Subsidized EV charging stations.
• Onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree