Rocket Lab · 21 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer I/II
Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$72K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive manufacturability into new and existing products using Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles
Identify and implement quality and production efficiency improvements to aerospace mechanisms
Identify, design and implement production tooling and automation equipment to improve quality, efficiency and cost
Assist New Product Implementation (NPI) efforts, transitioning designs from development to production
Implement and track manufacturing KPIs to improve production efficiency
Develop and maintain continuous manufacturing improvement processes
Refine and develop production procedures (work instructions) that facilitate efficient, repeatable and reliable manufacturing
Engage in non-conformance investigations and drive resolution via root cause analysis and CAPA determination
Travel to other Rocket Lab facilities, suppliers, conferences, and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
Experience writing and refining product manufacturing work instructions
Experience extracting manufacturing KPIs to improve quality and efficiency
Experience with FMEAs, process mapping, time studies, and process improvement techniques
Capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant engineering field
5+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer
Solidworks or NX CAD software proficiency
Siemens Teamcenter PLM & Infor LN ERP software proficiency
Experience with aerospace industry
Experience with common abrasion-resistant aluminum and steel surface treatments
Involvement with non-conformance investigations to determine root cause and CAPAs
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 7 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
Flex schedule
Free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week
Free snacks/drinks
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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