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We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.\nMANUFACTURING\nManufacturing Engineering powers Rocket Lab’s factories from concept to full-scale production. We turn early ideas into manufacturable designs, build and optimize the systems that make them real, and constantly push for faster, better, smarter ways to build. We engineer the factories that build the rockets, boosting quality, cutting cost, and accelerating build rate. \nSENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER I - ASSEMBLY & INTEGRATION\nThis role focuses on improving manufacturing processes by conducting feasibility studies, supporting product design for manufacturability, and leading factory setup and optimization. It involves troubleshooting production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and supporting organizational efficiency through effective change management and business system enhancements.\nWHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: \nPrepare feasibility studies and conduct manufacturing technology Research & Development projects \nPartner with our Design Engineering teams to incorporate Design for Manufacture into our products to ensure robustness and manufacturability at scale \nEngineer and deliver our factories - design, procure, install, validate assembly, test and verification processes \nSupport Development builds to uncover early learnings and resolve issues to accelerate the production ramp up \nTake engineering ownership of production lines to remove blockers, improve yield and increase build efficiency \nTriage and diagnose failures, conduct deep technical investigations and determine the right path forward including risk mitigation actions and root cause resolution \nCollaborate with cross functional teams to resolve complex issues \nDrive process improvements across manufacturing, test and integration \nContribute to change management, assessing risk and impact of design or process changes \nSupport business system and process improvements to drive increased organizational effectiveness and efficiency \nYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: \nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or similar \n5+ years of technical experience in a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering environment \nHands-on experience proactively identifying and solving systemic multifaceted problems in complex manufacturing systems\nAbility to effectively deliver on multiple complex multifaceted assignments simultaneously with autonomy\nAbility to effectively coach and mentor others to raise the bar across multiple teams \nDetailed technical knowledge in complex manufacturing processes\nTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: \nWorking experience with environmental acceptance/production acceptance testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal, and vacuum \nUnderstanding of instrumentation, interfaces, and sensors including power supplies, oscilloscopes, serial devices, switch topologies, accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, and 4-20mA sensors \nExperience with designing, implementing, and supporting a production line and/or build area \nExperience transitioning products from design to production as a part of cross-functional team in a fast-paced, iterative design environment \nDemonstrated experience with DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto analysis, root cause and corrective action\nAbility to effectively deliver on complex assignments with autonomy \nThis position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.\nAnticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.\nJoin one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.\nOur comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.\nAdditional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.\nLevel and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.\nTotal Compensation (base and equity)\n$135,000—$194,000 USD\nBase Salary\n$115,000—$158,000 USD\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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