Rocket Lab · 1 week ago
Supplier Quality Engineer II/Senior – Mechanical
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Supplier Quality Engineer II/Senior – Mechanical is responsible for ensuring quality requirements for procured mechanical components and services, acting as a liaison between internal customers and suppliers to improve quality processes and drive cost efficiency.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for inspecting large, complex machined components that are challenging to measure due to size, geometry, and tolerances
Utilize advanced measurement techniques, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), laser trackers, and other precision tools, to verify component quality
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to address manufacturability challenges and tolerance stack-ups
Establish fundamental Supplier Quality systems and processes to drive the business forward
Generate metrics and tools to enhance visibility of supplier performance
Continuous improvement of purchased product quality
Performing on site and remote supplier audits
Creation of internal and external quality control plans
Creation of Non-Conformance reports and CAPA management
Drive to understand root causes and ensure implementation of corrective actions
Deploying PFMEA tools, techniques & training to support targeted improvement actions
Support suppliers with scaling up their production processes to achieve the future quality cost and delivery targets
Follow-up & verify corrective action implementations and audit findings
Strong focus on quality improvement at source and driving cost reduction opportunities
Working with suppliers to introduce new products into production (NPI, APQP, PPAP)
Liaise between suppliers, development, production, and senior management
Ensure health and safety policies and standard operating procedures are followed at both Rocket Lab and supplier sites
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years' experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation
Minimum 5 years' experience working in a regulated industry Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering; or other engineering degree
Previous experience in a supplier quality role
Experience with GD&T and drawing interpretation
Preferred
Exposure to Composites Manufacturing such as proper material handling, layup, curing, and bonding processes
Exposure to regulatory standards such as AS9100, IS09001, ISO13485, IATF 16949
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge
Fabrication, CNC, and 3D printing knowledge
Experience developing KPI's for performance reporting
Practical experience leading and investigating quality related issues
Experience with Root cause Investigations, Practical Problem solving, 8D's, 5 Why's, Fishbone diagrams, Ishikawa and/or similar problem-solving tools
Experience leading and managing projects
Experience successfully developing and introducing new products to production
Experience with a wide range of specialized technical manufacturing processes
Lean/six sigma experience
NPI/APQP/PPAP experience
Understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Gauge R&R
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
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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