Tool Design Engineer II

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT ROCKET LAB</strong></p>

<p>Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ENGINEERING</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Engineering is at the heart of Rocket Lab. Our engineering team has a proven track record of designing and developing world-class rockets and spacecraft that are changing the way we access and use space. You’ll work alongside driven, talented engineers from varied backgrounds and experience levels, all committed to the same mission. Our engineering team members span design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, assembly and integration, quality control, engineering documentation, and more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">TOOL DESIGN ENGINEER II</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Tool Design Engineer II is responsible for design, specification, analysis, procurement, and operation of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and production tooling used across all programs and sites. You will support the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Design organizations, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead efforts to design, analyze, document, procure, and implement tooling (GSE) ranging in complexity from basic handling and production fixtures to engine or space vehicle level GSE fixtures. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Own manufacturing, schedule, and sourcing of critical production tools including the design and fabrication of tooling aids, support equipment and specialized hardware from concept through fabrication and delivery</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Interact with Numeric Control (N/C) programmers, welders, machinists, shop personnel, outside suppliers and engineers to ensure flawless and timely execution of projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead efforts with vehicle manufacturing engineers and designers on better design for manufacturing when relating to GSE functions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive product requirements, GD&T specifications and manufacturing process into robust, manufacturable, cost-effective tooling designs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead tooling design reviews, tooling readiness reviews and corrective action investigations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years of tooling design and analysis</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">2+ years of technical project management or manufacturing design experience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Fundamental understanding of mechanical design principles</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">FEA Analysis and hand calculations of structural, mechanical or fluid components.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert knowledge in creating, reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced proficiency of Siemens NX or similar CAD and PLM packages</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Tooling manufacturing experience within the aerospace, automotive, or other large format fabrication industries</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">High level project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop environment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Extensive knowledge of manufacturing methods for large precision structures and equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience developing tooling for development programs from clean-sheet through production ramp up.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">In-depth knowledge of aerospace design specifications (SSMAN 91-710, ASME BTH-1, etc.)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced understanding of quality standards for typical fabrication and production products</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced experience integrating hydraulic and pneumatic controlled systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118"