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Rocket Lab · 7 hours ago

Lead, Structures Engineer

Middle River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Lead Structures Engineer will oversee the development and production of major structural assemblies for the Neutron Launch Vehicle, managing a team of engineers and ensuring quality and safety in manufacturing processes.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for the production of major Neutron primary structures at our Space Structures Complex in Maryland

Coordinate a team focused on:

Safe production methods for all primary structures

Ensuring quality product

Robust process design including major structural assembly, bonding, alignment, lamination, and any other process used in primary structure production

Consultation with design engineers on design for manufacturability, and design for effective efficient production

Translation between Design (Teamcenter) to manufacturing (MBOMs, methods of manufacture, work instructions, etc)

Lead structured root-cause, containment/corrective action programs as necessary

Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances

Coordinate with structures team, other Lead Engineers, facilities, operations, and other major stakeholders to:

Manage facility-wide constraints

Develop appropriate training plans to ensure technicians are qualified to perform the expected tasks

Major capital projects to introduce new production techniques as we scale production

Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc

In addition, the Lead Engineer will perform the following tasks in a leadership capacity:

Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians

Ensure robust planning, including project schedules

Performance management for engineers on the team

Recruiting where needed for additional engineers

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringLeadershipLean Manufacturing3D CAD SoftwareComposite MaterialsLarge Structural AssembliesChange ManagementTeam CoordinationConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree

5 + years of manufacturing experience

Demonstrated leadership competencies, especially change management, conflict resolution, knowing when to escalate / request help, effectively manage a team