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Senior Mechanical Supplier Development Engineer I/II

Rocket LabLong Beach, CA
On-site Full-time $102.4K/yr - $156K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Proven experience in supplier development and management, specifically in mechanical hardware. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality assurance standards. Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Ability to lead projects and drive results in a fast-paced environment. Experience with NPI, PPAP, and production ramp-up. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

About the job

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space company that provides responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, satellite components, and much more, all aimed at broadening access to space. Our innovative rockets and satellites facilitate some of the most ambitious and essential missions in space exploration, including scientific research, Earth monitoring, climate change initiatives, national security, and cutting-edge technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket each year, successfully deploying over 230 satellites into orbit while we innovate our next-generation medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle, Neutron, designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division is responsible for the design and manufacture of an extensive array of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft selected for NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.

SUPPLY CHAIN

The Supply Chain team at Rocket Lab is pivotal in managing the flow of materials, products, and components throughout our operations. As our products serve as critical components in both our missions and those of our customers, the Supply Chain team directly influences the success of our rocket and satellite initiatives. They organize assembly kits for our technicians, oversee inventory management, handle shipping and receiving, manage procurement processes, and ensure compliance and quality standards for all materials and products. This team is the essential link that connects our various departments and contributes to our overall success.

SENIOR SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER I/II – MECHANICAL

Located at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Mechanical will take on the role of the primary technical owner of our supply base for a diverse array of mechanical hardware. This position is responsible for driving the industrialization process of suppliers from initial source selection and process qualification through New Product Introduction (NPI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and scaling up production, ensuring all suppliers are capable of delivering compliant hardware on schedule.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is at the forefront of the space industry, offering innovative solutions that range from launch services to the design and manufacture of spacecraft. Our commitment to enhancing access to space drives our initiatives to support scientific exploration, environmental monitoring, and national security.

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