Quality Engineering Lead

4 weeks ago


Long Beach CA, United States Rocket Lab Full time

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems, enabling ambitious and vital space missions globally. Our space systems business includes a range of satellites and components that have supported over 1,700 missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA Psyche Mission.

Quality Engineering Lead - Launch Systems

This role is based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, and is responsible for overseeing the introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions related to Rutherford and Archimedes engines.

You will work closely with the Quality Manager and Production organization to deliver results for internal leadership, the board of directors, and investors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement new Quality Control Processes and Standards
  • Ensure adherence to QMS policy and procedures within the work center and creation of procedures when needed
  • Lead and coordinate management of non-conforming hardware, including ticket dispositions, analysis, and improvement projects
  • Contribute to design reviews to reduce quality risk and time lost due to non-conformances
  • Lead a team of Quality engineers through development and improvement initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or material sciences engineering
  • ~5+ years of experience as a quality engineer in a mechanical-focused manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on quality and testing experience
  • Strong knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Metrology, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, or various problem-solving approaches

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile space missions
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rocket Lab is an equal employment opportunity employer 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.



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