Senior Industrial Engineer

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world.

Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Based out of Rocket Lab's Neutron manufacturing facility in Baltimore, MD the Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for performing low flow, high mix production system design and implementation. The Senior IE will execute projects for product, process and equipment manufacturing improvements including the design, build, commissioning and production hand-off.

Qualified candi d ate s will have hands on experience in manufacturing processes for aerospace materials including but not limited to carbon composite lamination, automated fiber placement, CNC machining, large structural fastened assemblies, large structural bonded assemblies, large lift operations, large scale test ops, and detail integration operations.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• As an industrial engineer, you will be a key driver of our production system, ensuring that multiple work streams are able to efficiently use limited space, manpower, and facilities resources.
• Review Value Stream Mapping Exercises, Method of Manufacture plans, cell design, etc.
• Define and implement Factory layouts, Equipment selection, FAT, SAT, and production commissioning
• Understand and translate manufacturing and process requirements into facilities requirements, included but not limited to: electrical load requirements, HVAC requirements, plumbed utilities (air, nitrogen, etc), and vacuum.
• Capital and facilities justification, project management and implementation
• Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to the meet volume requirements including preparation of business cases
• Take a “Lean First” approach to production system development and facilitate production system development with key stakeholders
• Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SENIOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Preferably; Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with designing, implementing, and supporting a production line and build area
• Experience with CAD systems such as NX or Solidworks.
• Experience in the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Advanced engineering degree (Preferably, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace)
• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or Industrial Engineering Positions
• Experience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment
• Understanding of Composites Manufacturing
• Experience with heavy equipment, lifting…