Mechanical Engineering Lead

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. Mechanical Engineering Lead Based out of Rocket Lab's site Sinclair Interplanetary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The mechanical lead reports to the engineering manager and is responsible for managing and developing the mechanical engineering team and achieving engineering goals and objectives while supporting other areas of the business.   WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: Lead the mechanical and thermal design and analysis for existing and new products as well as associated ground support equipment Complete and support non-conformance reviews, root cause analysis and design changes to facilitate manufacture Support mechanical part procurement and subcontract management Support the production team and manufacturing engineer in implementing new, and improving existing, manufacturing processes Support the business development team in responding to customer inquiries Grow and develop the team alongside the wider business YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering Direct experience in designing, developing, and testing spacecraft structures and mechanisms Experience with electro-mechanical devices such as DC motors Advanced knowledge/skills in CAD modeling/drawing (SolidEdge) Experience with management and development of staff Excellent written and verbal communications skills Exceptional mechanical problem-solving skills Experience with analysis and interpretation of environmental test data (Thermal, Vibe) Ability to apply GD&T to component drawings General spacecraft systems engineering knowledge IMPORTANT INFORMATION Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.