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!

ABOUT INCOMING QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR AT ROCKET LAB

As an Incoming Quality Control Inspector - Mechanical, you're the gate between our suppliers and our production floor. When hardware arrives, whether it's a machined manifold, a 3D-printed injector, or a batch of fasteners, you verify that it matches the drawing, the purchase order, and the paperwork before it goes anywhere near an engine or stage.

If it's right, you release it. If it's not, you quarantine it, write it up, and make sure it doesn't come back the same way twice

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Inspect a wide range of hardware, including purchased parts, 3D-printed components, CNC-machined parts, and electro-mechanical assemblies, against drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Carry out precision inspections at every stage, from receiving through in-process to final assembly, using hand measuring tools and CMMs.
• Document non-conformances clearly and accurately in our ERP, MES, and issue-tracking systems, following Rocket Lab procedures, so issues can be resolved quickly and traced to root cause.
• Work with Engineering and management to improve work instructions and identify critical inspection points in the build process.
• Coordinate with Production to prioritise inspection workload and help the team hit key delivery milestones without compromising quality.
• Live a Built-In Quality mindset (Don't accept a defect. Don't pass a defect.) by catching non-conformances early and stopping them from reaching downstream teams or customers.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years in a quality assurance or inspection role in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, surface roughness testers, and inspection microscopes.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and confidence reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with strong attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Experience in a space manufacturing environment, particularly in-process inspection on engine builds.
• Experience with advanced measuring equipment, such as optical comparators, Romer arms, and CMMs (Aberlink or PC-DMIS).
• Visual inspection experience using borescopes on internal features and passages.
• Inspection experience with aerospace components and assemblies.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Shift: Able to work Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm – 1:30 am.
• Vision: Good close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine detail for accurate visual and dimensional inspection.
• Physical: Comfortable with seated bench work, fine hand and finger tasks, and regular computer use.
• Mobility: Able to move between buildings on site.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and moderate noise. PPE is provided.

If this sounds like you then apply now.