CMM Programmer IIINew

The opportunity

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of…

What you'll do

  • Perform complex mechanical inspections for purchased parts, 3D-printed: components, CNC-machined items, electro-mechanical components, and propulsion assemblies.

  • Perform all types of precision inspections, including receiving, in process: and final assembly inspections. This includes capability to effectively use hand measurement tools, Microscopes and CMM’s.

  • Thoroughly document non-conformances in accordance with Rocket Lab systems: and procedures in our internal ERP, MES and Issue tracking system.

  • Collaborate with engineering and management to improve work instructions and: identify critical inspection points in the process.

  • Coordinate with Production personnel to prioritize workload and enable the: team to meet key delivery milestones.

  • Embody a Built in Quality philosophy, consistently detecting non-conformances: (Don’t accept a Defect – Don’t Pass a Defect) and preventing escapes to downstream customers.

What they're looking for

  • + years of experience in a quality manufacturing environment.
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
  • Ability to program and operate a CMM using PC-DMIS software
  • High level of experience using hand measuring instruments including calipers,: micrometers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, pine gauges, thread gauges, surface roughness measurement, etc.