Quality Engineering Lead- Engines

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

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!

QUALITY ENGINEERING LEAD - ENGINES

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Quality Engineering Lead – Engines is responsible for overseeing the proper introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions related to both Satellites and Rocket engines. You will support the Quality Manager and Production and Engineering Organizations with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors and investors. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Develop and implement Quality Control Processes and Standards. 
• Lead, facilitate, and participate in root cause investigations. 
• Identify and prioritize Risk to Mission Success.
• Identify and categorize quality problems that are impacting the company’s ability to deliver conforming hardware on schedule.
• Ensure adherence to QMS policy and procedures within their work center and creation of procedures when needed. 
• Efficiently communicate status of evaluation and disposition to leadership. 
• Lead and coordinate management of non-conforming hardware, including ticket dispositions, analysis, and improvement projects. 
• Lead cost saving initiatives, especially related to product yield. 
• Contribute to design reviews to reduce quality risk and time lost due to non-conformances. 
• Lead a team of Quality engineers through development and improvement initiatives. 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, industrial, material sciences engineering, or similar engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a quality engineer in aerospace or spacecraft manufacturing environment. 
• Hands-on quality and testing experience. 
• Strong Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, or various problem-solving approaches. 
• Experience in a leadership position. 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Advanced engineering degree (Preferably, Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical). 
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership position. 
• Systems Engineering or Reliability Knowledge. 
• Experience successfully overseeing developing and introducing new product(s) to production. 
• Proven track record of year-on-year product and process improvement activities. 
• Conducted both process and design failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).