# Lead, Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Silver Spring, MD
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/7992602003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-lead-manufacturing-engineer/

## About the role

As a Lead, Manufacturing Engineer 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. You will 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.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineering
- Proven hands-on experience proactively identifying and solving complex multifaceted problems in manufacturing systems
- Demonstrated experience with designing, implementing and supporting production lines
- Track record of successfully leading teams to achieve technical and operational goals
- Familiarity with typical aerospace mechanical fabrication techniques, materials, and surface finishes

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