or apply directly on Rocket Lab Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Senior Supplier Quality Engineer I at Rocket Lab is responsible for ensuring the quality of procured parts, services, and processes. This role involves liaising between internal customers and suppliers, creating quality control plans, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance. The engineer will also manage non-conformance reports and work on corrective actions to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 5+ years of experience as a quality engineer in defense or aerospace
- Experience with regulatory standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485, IATF 16949
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronic engineering
Nice to have
- Experience working within a regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive)
- Demonstrated understanding of EEE parts requirements
- Exposure to IPC J-STD, IPC A-610 or similar
- Experience developing KPIs for performance reporting
- Practical experience leading and investigating quality related issues
What you get
- Company stock or cash incentives
- Discounted stock purchase through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan options
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility
- The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, which may be challenging in a fast-paced environment
- The position may involve exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas
Summarised from Rocket Lab Corporation's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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