Manufacturing Engineer - Nightshift
Core
Manufacturing Engineer supporting late-shift production of rockets, satellites, and spacecraft components at Rocket Lab, optimizing systems from concept to full-scale manufacturing.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (IC)
Builds
Rockets (Electron, Neutron), satellites, payloads, and spacecraft components for NASA, James Webb Space Telescope, and commercial constellations.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex manufacturing processes, problem-solving in manufacturing systems, engineering analysis, Lean/Six Sigma, technical documentation, project management, mentorship
Preferred skills
GD&T, CNC programming (3/5-axis), avionics debugging, composite materials, ERP/PLM systems, environmental testing (vibration/shock/thermal/vacuum), instrumentation
Technologies
Siemens Team Center, Infor LN, CAM software, oscilloscopes, accelerometers, thermocouples, 4-20mA sensors
Responsibilities
Investigate failures and implement fixes, write clear production procedures, design test setups and methods, review designs for manufacturability, mentor technicians, run independent projects
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC