Rocket Lab
We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
1001 - 5000
Quality Engineering Lead- Launch Systems
September 7
🏢 In-office - Los Angeles
Rocket Lab
We go to space to improve life on Earth
Space and Defence • Propulsion • Electronic Systems
1001 - 5000
Description
• Develop and implement new Quality Control Processes and Standards. • Lead, facilitate, and participate in root cause investigations. • Ensure adherence to QMS policy and procedures within their work center and creation of procedures when needed. • Efficiently communicate status of evaluation and disposition to leadership. • Lead and coordinate management of non-conforming hardware, including ticket dispositions, analysis, and improvement projects. • Lead cost saving initiatives, especially related to product yield. • Contribute to design reviews to reduce quality risk and time lost due to non-conformances. • Lead the continuous improvement process in your area using lean tools and techniques such as 5S. • Lead a team of Quality engineers through development and improvement initiatives.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, material sciences engineering, or similar engineering discipline. • 5+ years of experience as a quality engineer in 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. • 3+ years of experience in a leadership position.
Benefits
• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option. • Dental and vision coverage. • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year. • 11 paid holidays per year. • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts. • Paid parental leave. • Disability insurance. • Life insurance. • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Discounted employee stock purchase program. • Subsidized EV charging stations. • Onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.
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