Manufacturing Engineer II​/Senior - Fluids

Manufacturing Engineer II / Senior
- Fluid Systems

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Manufacturing Engineer
- Fluid Systems will develop, implement, and continuously improve the propulsion component, assembly, and integration manufacturing process through strong working knowledge of additive manufacturing, machining, welding, assembly, integration, tooling, test, and quality techniques.

• Develop, perform, and qualify precision welding and fabrication of tubing components according to aerospace specifications.
• Utilize TIG, MIG, OTW and other welding methods to achieve the required structural integrity.
• Conduct thorough inspections of welded components, employing NDE/NDT methods to identify and rectify defects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret and implement design specifications.
• When required, lead problem containment and root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances.
• Collaborate with the quality team to identify and drive quality-related initiatives and improvements.
• Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes.
• Identify, plan and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet production requirements, including preparation of business cases.
• Lead the continuous improvement process via Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Develop, introduce, and maintain new planning, production, quality, ERP, data collection and analysis, and other processes where none exist.

(This position can be hired as a Manufacturing Engineer II or Senior Manufacturing Engineer Level)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning.
• Experience setting up and/or operating a tube shop or build area.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning.
• Experience setting up and operating a tube shop or build area.

• 8+ years of experience developing and introducing fabrication methods such as OTW, TIG, proof testing and cleaning.
• Ability to create and deliver accurate and concise presentations for design, manufacturing, and quality.
• Strong knowledge of metal working and fabrication processes.
• Experience designing tooling in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on with a passion for continuous improvement and building the best hardware.
• Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner.
• Adaptable and comfortable in an exciting, dynamic and ever‑evolving environment.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
• Availability to work long hours and weekends as needed based on test and launch schedules.

Base Pay Range (CA Only): $100,000 – $165,000 USD.

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