Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion
Core
Overseeing the introduction and implementation of new products and revisions for Rutherford and Archimedes engines, supporting the Director of Manufacturing Engineering.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)
Builds
Rutherford and Archimedes engines for Rocket Lab's launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for manufacture and test, Value Stream Mapping, cell design, factory layout planning, equipment selection, production process development, tooling design, lean manufacturing (5S), automation integration, root cause analysis, PFMEA/DFMEA
Preferred skills
Fluid and structural mechanics, turbomachinery assembly, combustion device testing, TIG/EB/laser welding, heat treating, metal forming, additive manufacturing, CNC machining, product transition from design to production
Technologies
MRP systems, quality management systems
Responsibilities
Contribute to design reviews as a DFM/DFT expert, perform initial Value Stream Mapping and Method of Manufacture plans, implement factory layouts and equipment selection, develop and document production processes, interface with quality team for containment and corrective actions, design and implement production tooling, lead continuous improvement using lean tools, introduce automation, lead a team of manufacturing engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
