Expeditor II

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. 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 become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron & Neutron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard.

They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.

Based on site at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the expeditor II will be responsible for all aspects of material movement within our production system. You will work closely with Production Planners to ensure the timely delivery of fabricated materials, resolve production blockers, and expedite deliveries to meet critical deadlines.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Successful candidates will have experience in inventory management, order tracking, and quality inspection, ensuring that materials arrive on time and meet Rocket Lab’s high standards.

• Material Movement: Support prioritization and expediting subassemblies to meet integration timelines.
• Production Support: Clear blockers preventing production from completing orders, including resolving issue tickets, addressing part shortages, and managing yield loss.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work in a team environment, collaborating with other functional groups to achieve company‑wide goals.
• Inventory Management: Ensure accurate and timely delivery of components and production kits in alignment with production and transfer order plans.
• Problem Resolution: Follow up with production areas for updated status on open work orders and expedited deliveries where needed.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as reasonably required to support the team and company objectives.

• 2+ years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software, inventory management tools, and accounting applications.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other heavy manufacturing industries.
• Familiarity with control and tracking of serialized and lot‑controlled materials.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Prior experience in a high‑paced, rapid‑growth environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in all tasks.

• Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,…