Lead Trainer

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

2d • $35 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician Trainer will be based out of Rocket Lab’s Space Structures Complex in Middle River MD. The Lead Technician Trainer develops and delivers hands-on training to ensure technicians are proficient in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes while meeting safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role partners with engineering, quality, and production teams to assess skills, address process gaps, and promote continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Experience in training, developing and implementing learning strategies
• Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers
• Experience training and mentoring newer technicians on industry standards and specific processes
• Expert knowledge of the following tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies: Pneumatic tools, Calipers, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, and Precision measurement instruments
• Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
• Experience working with material data sheets

Nice To Haves

• Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
• Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
• Resin infusion knowledge
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment.
• Intermediate Math Skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes
• Train personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesives
• Ensure training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications (e.g., FAA, AS9100)
• Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements
• Evaluate technician proficiency through practical assessments, on-the-job observations, and skills certifications
• Support onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training of composite technicians
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvements
• Troubleshoot composite manufacturing issues and incorporate lessons learned into training content
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor

Benefits

• Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: 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, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

What This Job Offers

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