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Rocket Lab

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Rocket Lab, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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Overview

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining role at Rocket Lab. The position is based at Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA and focuses on machining development for new products and revisions related to the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines. Responsibilities

Contribute to design reviews with expertise in design for manufacture and machining. Select and install machine shop equipment. Develop machining capability for Archimedes components. Design tooling and equipment to improve quality and cost performance. Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction projects. Collaborate with other machine shops. Mentor less experienced engineers and machinists. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of machine shop experience. Proficiency with NX CAM and 5-axis CNC equipment. Knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods. Preferred qualifications

Experience with capacity modeling, Lean/Six Sigma. 3D CAD software experience. Machining turbomachinery components. Familiarity with post processing, additive manufacturing (AM), and welding. Requirements

Specific vision abilities and physical ability to commute. Occasional exposure to dust and noise. Availability for long hours and weekends as needed. Compliance with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR) for candidates working in U.S. offices. Benefits

Rocket Lab offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary, company equity, medical and dental benefits, paid vacation and holidays, retirement plans, and other perks.

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