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Rocket Lab · 2 weeks ago

Lead Engineer, Tooling Test & Infrastructure

Middle River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tooling, GSE, and test for the Neutron Launch Vehicle, managing a team of engineers and coordinating various engineering efforts.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a team of Engineers responsible for tooling, GSE, and test for Neutron

Coordinate a team focused on:

Production tooling: how we massively scale the production of Neutron and create mechanical tools which allow us to increase assembly accuracy, reduce set-up times, minimize crane use, etc

Ground Support Equipment: design of equipment that interfaces with the vehicle for test, transport, and integration

Test: engineering coordination of qual tests and structural tests

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 EngineeringAerospace EngineeringManufacturing ExperienceTooling Design3D CAD SoftwareLean ManufacturingChange ManagementLeadershipConflict Resolution

Required

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

5 + years of manufacturing experience in a highly-regulated field

Experience in a leadership position

Preferred

Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean manufacturing and value stream mapping

Pedigree in tooling and structures design

Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design

Experience with Composite Materials

Experience with large structural assemblies

Track record of working with large and diverse workforce

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