Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Composites

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 ...

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I, COMPOSITES

We are currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to be based at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Composites will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing technolog...

Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout definitions to the meet volume requirements including preparation of business cases  
Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor sign-offs
Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where required to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements
Actively contribute to facility construction projects including requirements generation, design reviews and implementation support
Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc. 
Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions as related to the Neutron launch vehicle composite structure
Lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations
Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems
Identify risks and improvements to develop the manufacturing engineering department to meet company needs
Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians daily  

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.
5 + years of composite manufacturing experience. 
Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping. 
Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design. 
Experience in Automated Fiber Placement technology. 
Experience both Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave composite manufacturing techniques. 
Experience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite components. 
Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components. 

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO