{"id":2498828,"url":"https://alion.io/job/rocket-lab-junior-manufacturing-engineer","title":"Junior Manufacturing Engineer","company":{"id":684473,"name":"Rocket Lab","domain":"rocketlab.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/rocketlab-2","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":77,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.792,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":39,"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Auckland, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":35000,"max_usd":85000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":5008},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-14T02:36:12Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T12:23:55Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"ABOUT ROCKET LAB\nRocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.\nHave you recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or similar? \nIf so, we are looking for entry level Manufacturing Engineers across multiple disciplines to turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build and optimise the systems that make them real, and constantly push for faster, better, smarter ways to build rockets.\nTHE OPPORTUNITIES:\nWe're hiring across four key manufacturing disciplines:\nAssembly & Integration - Mechanical, Assembly, Propulsion, Mechanical Test\nAvionics & Test - Electronics manufacturing, electrical test, debugging systems\nComposites - Advanced materials, resins, ablatives, sandwich structures\nMachining - CNC programming, precision manufacturing, GD&T\nIn your application, please indicate which discipline(s) align with your experience and interests. \nYOU'LL GET TO:\nOwn & Ship:Become the expert on products you help build and launch\nHelp teams hit production goals while maintaining quality\nImprove existing products and support new designs\n\nSolve & Fix:Investigate why things fail and implement fixes\nMake calls on whether parts meet flight standards using engineering analysis\nConnect production, quality, and design teams to solve problems fast\n\nBuild & Improve:Write clear procedures so production runs smoothly every time\nDesign reliable hardware and test setups\nCreate test methods for critical systems\nUse Lean/Six Sigma to make things better and faster\n\nLead & Scale:Review designs to make sure they're easy to build and test\nHelp launch new products to the factory floor\nIdentify equipment needs and build the business case\nSet up better systems for planning, quality tracking, and data\n\nGrow & Deliver:Mentor technicians and newer engineers\nBreak big projects into manageable pieces and ship them\nRun your own projects with minimal oversight\nDocument wins and lessons learned for the team\n\nYOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:\nCore requirements (all disciplines): \nRecently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or similar\nSome level of technical experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment\nSome hands-on experience solving problems in complex manufacturing systems\nAbility to effectively deliver on complex assignments with autonomy\nFoundational knowledge in complex manufacturing processes\nStrong communication skills, both written and verbal\nCan-do approach and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment\nAdditional discipline-specific experience (one or more of): \nAvionics & Test: Debugging electro-mechanical systems, understanding of instrumentation and sensors\nComposites: Knowledge of advanced composites materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes\nMachining: GD&T and inspection methods, CAM software for 3 and 5-axis CNC machines, 2+ years machine shop experience\nAssembly & Integration: Experience with mechanical assembly, integration, or test processes\nBONUS POINTS FOR:\nExperience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing\nLean manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge\nCross-discipline manufacturing exposure\nExperience with ERP/PLM Systems (Siemens Team Center, Infor LN)\nKnowledge of production quality metrics\nExperience with environmental and production acceptance testing (vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum)\nUnderstanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors (power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, 4-20mA sensors)\nEXPECTATIONS\nProvide solutions and ideas when faced with engineering challenges\nShare knowledge on effectiveness of theories and concepts\nNavigate and complete daily tasks within technical systems\nCreate and improve technical documentation\nCommunicate effectively with peers and contribute to team objectives\nDemonstrate professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to company policies\nEnsure health and safety policies and procedures are followed at all times\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nDomestic and international travel may be required\nAdditional duties as reasonably required\nAdherence to company policies and procedures is expected\nWHAT TO EXPECT \nWe’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. \nImportant information:\nFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.\nRocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nApplicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at . This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.\nFOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:\nFor security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. \nUnder these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. 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