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Senior Materials Engineer - Composites

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$146K - $194K/yr

... Engineer with a background in structural composites to join our rapidly growing team. Our team ... Research, evaluate, and select composite materials and manufacturing processes based on mechanical ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience and work on meaningful projects, this ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

4401 15th ave We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience and work on meaningful ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Job Overview We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience and work on meaningful ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Work Location4401 15th aveJob Overview We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Work Location4401 15th aveJob Overview We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Work Location 4401 15th ave Job Overview We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Job Overview We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience and work on meaningful ...

Marvin Composites

Mechanical Engineer Intern

Fargo, ND · On-site

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Job Overview We're hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo ND. If you're eager to gain real-world engineering experience and work on meaningful ...

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Composites

Middle River, MD • On-site

Rocket Lab Corporation
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees
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$85K - $116K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! 

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, COMPOSITES

We are currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to be based at Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Composites will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of composite manufacturing technologies and processes used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: 

  • Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout definitions to the meet volume requirements including preparation of business cases  
  • Develop production processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor sign-offs
  • Design, develop, and implement tooling and equipment for use in a production environment where required to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements
  • Actively contribute to facility construction projects including requirements generation, design reviews and implementation support
  • Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacture, design for test, productivity, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc. 
  • Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions as related to the Neutron launch vehicle composite structure
  • Lead problem containment and structured root cause & corrective action investigations
  • Quickly analyze and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
  • Introduce automation where appropriate and ensure equipment data links directly to MRP and quality systems
  • Identify risks and improvements to develop the manufacturing engineering department to meet company needs
  • Develop and mentor less experienced engineers and technicians daily  

 YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, or other technical degree.
  • 5 + years of composite manufacturing experience. 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

  • Working experience with capacity modeling, process mapping, Lean/Six Sigma and value stream mapping. 
  • Experience with 3D CAD software and tooling design. 
  • Experience in Automated Fiber Placement technology. 
  • Experience both Autoclave and Out-of-Autoclave composite manufacturing techniques. 
  • Experience with Non-Destructive Testing/Inspection of composite components. 
  • Experience in qualification and acceptance testing of composite structural components. 

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

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