Hiring: Lead, Manufacturing Engineer Company: Rocket Lab Location: Silver Spring, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:26:35 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Spring About the job Experience: •5+ years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering •8+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering •1+ years managing or leading teams Required Skills: •As a based at Rocket Lab’s site in Silver Spring, Maryland, you will lead a team dedicated to transforming innovative spaceflight mechanism concepts, specifically separation systems, into manufacturable designs. •Play a critical role in designing, building and optimizing the systems and processes that bring these ideas to life while continuously driving improvements for faster, better, smarter ways to build. •Focus on improving manufacturing processes through feasibility studies, supporting product design for manufacturability, and leading factory setup and optimization. Qualifications: •Demonstrated capacity to travel up to 10% of the year •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. •Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. •Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion. •Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. •This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!