Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Turbopump Assembly
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 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. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - TURBOPUMP ASSEMBLY Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters for Long Beach, CA the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the development of new products and product revisions as related to both Rutherford and Archimedes engines. This role will have primary responsibility over the turbopump assembly for the Archimedes engine. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. (Please note - this position can be hired as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer I or Senior Manufacturing Engineer II level)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
- Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
- Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing engineering, or similar engineering discipline
- 8+ years of experience in a heavy development manufacturing environment
- Understanding of fluid and structural mechanics fundamentals
- Knowledge in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials
Nice To Haves
- Advanced engineering degree
- Experience with design, testing and development of turbopumps or similar turbomachinery
- Experience contributing to and steering design reviews and provide technical expertise in support of design for manufacture, test, and assembly
- Well versed in GD&T and inspection methods
- Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
- Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design
Responsibilities
- Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for machining, productivity, quality control, etc.
- Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance.
- Responsible for continuous improvement and cost reduction projects
- Collaborate with propulsion assembly technicians for general alignment, capability, and support.
- Perform initial Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.
- Implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning.
- Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor signoffs.
- Interface with the quality team to resolve manufacturing engineering quality responsibilities, and when required, lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations.
- Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S
Benefits
- 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, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
