SPACE SYSTEMS

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft and precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, such as solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration and in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it’s a single high-performance spacecraft, a constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space — our world-class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions.

SENIOR SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION

As a Senior Supervisor, Production based at Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the opportunity to direct the development and implementation of activities in the Semiconductor area(s) to meet production safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives. In this role you will develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. To be successful in this role, you must prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply as well as plan and administer procedures and budgets. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!

Shift Details: D-Shift: 6:00pm-6:30am Wednesday- Friday and alternating Saturdays

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Provides direct supervision to exempt employees and/or skilled, nonexempt employees (i.e., technicians, designers, support personnel).
• Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups to prioritize production schedules based on WIP position, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Provides directions to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
• Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Understand production schedules and job assignments to ensure level loading of WIP.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A SR. SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION:

• BA Degree in related field plus 5 years or 10+ years of Production Supervisor experience in production or heavily regulated manufacturing environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of semiconductor devices.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, simple financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to read, interpret and correct engineering drawings.
• Ability to write technical reports and procedure manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and engineers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.