Supplier Quality Engineer Trainee

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Supplier Quality Engineer Trainee at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach, California site, you will participate in a structured development program focused on building foundational skills in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and engineering support. This role provides hands‑on exposure to supplier assessments, quality systems, and production operations within the aerospace industry.

Requirements

• Strong interest in supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, or related technical fields
• Ability to analyze information, follow structured processes, and document findings clearly
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated experience through hands‑on projects, technical coursework, or exposure to engineering concepts
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40%, domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
• Must be able to comply with all site‑specific safety and operational requirements

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with engineering drawings or GD&T
• Exposure to quality tools such as root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, or Six Sigma
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar engineering tools
• Prior project or laboratory experience involving mechanical, manufacturing, or quality concepts

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality activities including incoming inspection, supplier performance tracking, and documentation reviews
• Assist in evaluating supplier processes, identifying risks, and helping drive corrective actions under guidance
• Learn how to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements for supplied components
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving activities related to supplier‑related nonconformances
• Collaborate with internal teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering) to ensure supplier readiness and compliance
• Attend regular 1:1 sessions with mentors and supervisors to track progress and support your development
• Gain exposure to quality tools, aerospace standards, and supplier management processes

Benefits

• top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 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
• other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed