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 space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rockethas become the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
While other companies talk about it, we do it!
Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enable our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together, and are critical to our success.
About the role
As a Production Planner II based at Rocket Lab’s site in Auckland, NZ you will have the opportunity to support the production of Electron rockets or satellite systems. In this role you will work on coordinating production schedules, optimizing workflows, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. To be successful in this role, you must be detail oriented, proactive, and collaborative, with a strong ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space!
What you’ll get to do
Constantly champion schedule adherence with daily detailed scheduling and planning of work orders.
Support production to achieve on‑time delivery of dependent demands in accordance with the Master Production Schedule.
Responsible for shop floor inventory positions and accuracy; work closely with manufacturing engineering and inventory control to identify and resolve any discrepancies with raw material and semi‑finished goods inventory.
Support the Supply Chain organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
You’ll bring these qualifications
2+ years’ experience in a Production Planning or relevant position, ideally in a manufacturing/engineering environment
Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, math, and statistics
Understanding of planning‑related ERP processes and requirements, including MRP
Excellent analytical and creative problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyse problems, propose solutions and/or make recommendations and act
Flexible team player who is looking to thrive in a fast‑growing and often‑time uncertain environment
Qualifications that would be nice to have
Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand production processes and constraints
What to expect
We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out‑think, out‑work and out‑pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Candidates seeking to work in US offices only
To conform to U. S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U. S. citizen, lawful U. S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State and/or the U. S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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