Rocket Lab · 3 days ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Composites will be responsible for the development and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing technologies and processes for the Neutron Launch Vehicle.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout definitions to the meet volume requirements including preparation of business cases
Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor sign-offs
Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where required to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements
Actively contribute to facility construction projects including requirements generation, design reviews and implementation support
Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc
Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions as related to the Neutron launch vehicle composite structure
Lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations
Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems
Identify risks and improvements to develop the manufacturing engineering department to meet company needs
Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians daily
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree
5 + years of composite manufacturing experience
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
Preferred
Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping
Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design
Experience in Automated Fiber Placement technology
Experience both Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave composite manufacturing techniques
Experience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite components
Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Free snacks/drinks onsite
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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