Rocket Lab Corporation

Aerospace

Lead,ManufacturingEngineer

CA$135–195k ~AI est. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead, Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab Corporation. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, NPI. Develop and implement manufacturing processes. Improve existing manufacturing processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve manufacturing efficiency; Reduce manufacturing costs; Ensure product quality

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, Experience with manufacturing processes, Experience with process improvement, Experience with NPI

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Experience with Six Sigma

What You'll Do.

Develop and implement manufacturing processes

Improve existing manufacturing processes

Support new product introduction

Develop and maintain process documentation

Collaborate with design engineering

Troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Implement process controls

Analyze manufacturing data

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Design engineering teams

Communication Scope

Technical documentation

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB 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. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U. S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or vertically integrated components that help missions get to space, our world-class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions LEAD

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