Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Core
Ensuring quality requirements for procured parts and processes are consistently met for Rocket Lab's rocket and satellite programs.
Role type
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Builds
Quality components and services for Electron rockets, Neutron launch vehicle, and satellite payloads
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality systems, engineering drawings, GD&T, specialized manufacturing processes (fabrication, CNC, PCBAs, 3D printing), root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone), project leadership, supplier relationship management
Preferred skills
Experience in regulated industries (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial), NPI/APQP/PPAP processes
Technologies
8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, GD&T, CNC, PCBAs, 3D printing
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers, act as liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers, develop and implement supplier quality systems, monitor supplier performance using metrics, lead initiatives to improve purchased product quality and reduce non-conformances, support suppliers in scaling production processes
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team management