Rocket Lab · 2 months ago
Quality Engineer II / Senior - Machining
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Quality Engineer II / Senior - Machining will focus on Launch Systems operations, eliminating mission risks, and increasing productivity while supporting the Quality Manager and Production organization.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify and prioritize risks to mission success
Create action plans and lead execution of tasks to resolve problems
Steer cross-functional teams to focus on top-impact actions and hold people accountable for achieving expected milestones
Support and/or lead process failure mode and effect analysis
Drive implementation of built-in quality fundamentals – Check-Do-Check
Provide rapid response and problem resolution for containment and risk mitigation activities
Identify and categorize quality problems that are impacting the company’s ability to deliver conforming hardware on schedule
Lead team to deep dive the top problems and properly identify and resolve the root cause of the issues, applying tools like 5 Whys, Cause and Effect analysis and 8Ds
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years' experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar with a focus in machine shop environment
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) proficiency
Minimum 5 years' experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar with a focus in machine shop environment
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) proficiency
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
Experience developing new systems and processes
CMM experience, able to read and interpret reports
GD&T knowledge, able to read a blueprint and understand most callouts
Experience with Machining methods and principles
Strong data analytics and visualization skills
Pareto analysis, root cause and corrective action experience
Experience in the aerospace industry or other quality-critical industries
Minitab or other statistical software expertise
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
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
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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