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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 to 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.    While other companies talk about it, we do it! ELECTRON Rocket Lab’s Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world’s most frequently-launched rockets, and our team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others’ back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. bout Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, enabling innovative missions for commercial, civil, defense, and academic customers. We’re redefining what’s possible in space, and we want you to be part of it. About the Role As a Manufacturing Engineer II – Avionics , you will play a key role in facilitating and optimizing production and launch vehicle system tests in a high-growth production environment. You will ensure manufacturing principles are practiced to meet stringent launch timelines, working closely with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts across multiple departments. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting and root-causing production stoppages, developing and optimizing production processes, and implementing new processes through prototyping, testing, and integration. You will autonomously lead root cause analysis investigations, create and approve technical documentation, and drive action towards achieving departmental KPIs. Key Responsibilities Process & Production Facilitate the production of current and future Rocket Lab vehicles Develop and optimize production and test operations using standard manufacturing best practices (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) Create FMEAs and action plans; mitigate risk within current processes Design faultless processes and create RFQs for equipment/tooling requirements Implement process automation where possible Provide hands-on technical support for production and test operations Train production staff on current and future manufacturing processes Project Management Deliver right-first-time project implementation Establish timelines and execute actions for long-term projects Coordinate resources and communicate major milestones and risks Support continuous improvement projects Technical Documentation Create, review, and approve technical documentation for production Set and support standards for technical documentation Problem Solving Lead root cause analysis of complex problems using a PPS process Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with key stakeholders Communicate major milestones and lessons learned Systems & Tools Become an SME for PLM and ERP systems (Team Center, LN �