or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- high 447 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
- Hiring momentum
- 683 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.
About this role
The Lead Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab will oversee the manufacturing team focused on enhancing the efficiency and yield of ADCS components for satellites. Responsibilities include documenting manufacturing procedures, maintaining bills of materials, improving processes, and training production personnel. The role requires collaboration with various teams to align local processes with global standards and involves direct management of team members.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or any relevant engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
- Experience managing a team and mentoring junior team members
- Direct experience with quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Metrology, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC
- Knowledge of mechanical processing and assembly (machining, 3D printing, coating)
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing (soldering, dipping, inspection, rework)
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent
- Experience designing or manufacturing hardware for space-based systems
- Exposure to, or experience with, Infor LN, PowerBI and SQL interfaces
- Python and/or SQL programming skills
- Experience with time studies, lay-out improvement
What you get
- Competitive base pay
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- RRSP retirement plan options
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves working in production areas with potential exposure to noise, dust, and fumes
- The expected salary range is provided, but actual compensation may vary based on individual qualifications
- The position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work
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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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