Quality Engineer II
Quality Engineer II
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$ 75000 - 95000
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ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018 becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad an advanced 13tonne payload class reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope NASA Psyche Mission Artemis I Mars Ingenuity helicopter and more.
Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!
SPACE SYSTEMS
Rocket Labs Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels flight software reaction wheels and star trackers separation systems radios and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers technicians and designers who design create and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial government and defense sectors or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.
QUALITY ENGINEER II
Based out of Rocket Labs site in Silver Spring Maryland the Quality Engineer II is responsible for developing and implementing methods to track and reduce manufacturing nonconformances and improve flight reliability. This facility manufactures satellite mechanisms; their products include separation systems onorbit devices and other electromechanical deployables. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects delivering on the impossible and making an impact on the future of space!
WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:
- Manage PSCRLs quality management process and tailor to industry standards
- Oversee nonconformance tracking and evaluation systems of space flight mechanisms ensuring timely resolution and rootcause determination by the team
- Develop and implement KPIs to continually evaluate and track product risk during manufacturing and flight
- Work closely with program management design manufacturing and production teams to improve product reliability
- Track and reduce RPNs and time to resolution for nonconformances
- Lead team to identify and resolve the root cause of the issues applying tools like 5 Whys Cause and Effect analysis and 8Ds.
- Develop employee quality training standards
- Improve quality tracking transparency and organization performance via dashboards or similar methods
- Support customer quality audits
- Contract review of quality clauses
- Interface with procurement quality team to improve quality standards for entire product lifecycle standards
- Travel to other Rocket Lab facilities suppliers conferences and customers.
YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field
- 2 years experience as a quality engineer
- Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 quality management systems
- Experience with nonconformance investigations RPN evaluation and root cause determination
- Experience implementing and continuously evaluating quality related KPIs
- Capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws
THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE NICE TO HAVE:
- Masters degree or 4 years experience as a quality engineer
- Experience with aerospace industry
- Tulip MES Siemens Teamcenter PLM or Infor LN ERP software proficiency
- Certification in quality engineering (e.e CQE Six Sigma Breen/Black Belt)
- Experience implementing and utilizing statistical process controls
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.
- Regularly required to sit use hands an fingers operate computer and communicate verbally and in writing
- Regularly stand for prolonged period of time
- Must be physically able to commute to buildings
- Occasional exposure to dust fumes and moderate levels of noise
Level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO PPO & a 100 companysponsored HSA plan option dental and vision coverage tiered PTO starting at 2 weeks thats fully accrued on your first day of employment 11 paid holidays per year flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program flex schedule free breakfast and lunch catered 2x/week and free snacks/drinks.
Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the companys discretion.
Base Pay Range (MD Only)
$75000 $95000 USD
WHAT TO EXPECT
Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 outthink outwork and outpace. We pride ourselves on having each others 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.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To 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.
Rocket 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.
Applicants 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.
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:
For 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.
Under 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. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.
Employment Type
Full Time
