Job Description:
SENIOR COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I
Based at Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Senior Composites Manufacturing Engineers facilitate and optimize production of solar products and sub-systems for a high-growth, high-consequence production environment, ensuring best-practice manufacturing principles are employed to meet stringent deadlines. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
-Work on ground-breaking products and processes. Introduce innovate manufacturing equipment and processes to the Production floor. Touch a satellite going to space!
-Take ownership of Spacecraft composite production lines
-Supporting build of Spacecraft composite structures in a hands-on capacity
-Practicing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
-Managing project timelines
-Understanding technical and program risks
-Leading non-conformance and root cause analysis investigations
-Creating technical documentation
-Advising on design improvements for components, subsystems, procedures, equipment and tooling
-Work within a rapidly growing Space Systems team
-Work with highly motivated, enthusiastic professionals in a fun and supportive environment. Opportunity for growth
-If you bring experience within a regulated manufacturing industry, this would be advantageous.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial or Aerospace Engineering
-5+ years of hands-on experience within a Composites manufacturing environment
-Knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes, testing techniques, and design techniques, including prepreg layup, machining, and structural assembly bonding.
-Proven ability to deliver KPI’s (with little to no supervision) on schedule, as an individual or as a member of an integrated team