Quality Engineer II - Fluids

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

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!

Based out of Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA
, the Quality Engineer II - Fluids is responsible for supporting continuous improvement initiatives and upholding world‑class quality standards across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will drive performance improvements, resolve complex quality challenges, and ensure our aerospace products meet the highest levels of reliability.

To be successful in this role, you must be detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to elevating quality in a fast‑paced production environment. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

• Running Non-Conformance reports and working with manufacturing engineers to perform root cause investigations and implementation of appropriate containment and corrective actions.
• Identifying process failures and manage root causes of non-conformances.
• Identify Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) issues within the production cell and implement mitigation steps. Improving both Scrap cost and Rework.
• Implement and maintain QMS in accordance with aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100).
• Deploying PFMEA tools, techniques & training to support targeted improvement actions.
• Driving the continuous improvement and product quality of Composite and Metallic structure and mechanical assemblies.
• Creation of internal and external quality control plans; specifically quality standards, processes and procedures.
• Creation of internal Engineering Change Requests to support improved manufacturability of parts.
• Provide strong focus on quality improvement at source and driving cost reduction opportunities.
• Working internally and with suppliers to introduce new products into production (NPI, APQP, PPAP processes).

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related technical field.
• 2 + years of hands‑on experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of quality management principles and methodologies (e.g., ISO…