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Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Mechanical

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 14 days ago

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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

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About this role

The Senior Supplier Development Engineer I/II – Mechanical at Rocket Lab is responsible for overseeing the industrialization of suppliers for mechanical hardware, ensuring they can deliver conforming products on time and within budget. This role involves collaborating with procurement and engineering teams, conducting supplier assessments, leading design reviews, and driving quality improvement initiatives. The engineer will also manage the APQP process and address supplier quality issues through structured problem-solving methods.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Industrial, or similar) for Senior Supplier Development Engineer I or minimum 8 years for Senior Supplier Development Engineer II
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
  • Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, and statistical process capability (Cpk/Ppk)
  • Experience conducting DFM reviews and translating design intent into manufacturing and quality requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and 3D CAD models

What you get

  • Competitive base pay
  • Company stock as part of total compensation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock
  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and zero cost HDHP option with significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role requires hands-on supplier interaction, which may involve travel or on-site visits
  • The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and exposure to noise, dust, and fumes in production areas

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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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