Senior Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rocket Lab USA Full time
Senior Operations Manager - Warkworth Composites Complex Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems.

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.

Rocket Lab's Neutron team is responsible for bringing our new large rocket Neutron and its launch and test sites to life.

From designing and testing Neutron's structures and components, to firing up its new Archimedes engines, to setting up Neutron's launch pads and test sites across the United States, joining the Neutron team is your opportunity to help launch a new large rocket for the very first time.

This is a role within the Neutron Senior Leadership team that will oversee operations at the WCC (Warkworth Composites Complex) facility, delivering the required production output whilst maintaining quality, schedule and cost control.

You can expect to manage the WCC facility, the Neutron Composites team in New Zealand, and local suppliers (NZ and Australia).

Performance in this position will be measured by the ability to successfully maintain a high performing team, delivering high-quality parts and assemblies for the Neutron program.

WCC has an initial focus on first article development but has a longer-term focus on scaling production to support assemblies of the Neutron launch vehicle include stage 2 tanks, stage 1 fairings, and aerostructures across the entire launch vehicle.

Oversee sitewide operations, production staff, administration and logistics, maintenance and upkeep of all WCC infrastructure and facilities to ensure continued production in a safe, effective environment
Lead, mentor, and support the staff within the WCC department to be motivated, effective and efficient in their roles while provide opportunities for growth and development
Ensure direct reports understand their role and responsibilities and receive timely feedback on their performance, both formal and informal
Implementation of manufacturing and business processes to optimize operations
Take ownership/responsibility for WCC facility output and quality
Strong knowledge and applied experiences in both and R&D environment and lean manufacturing
~8 + years' manufacturing experience in aerospace or a closely related industry, such as launch vehicles, aircraft, helicopters, automotive or boat-building
~ Demonstrated experience in composites design and/or manufacturing
~ Composite manufacturing in prepregs and Infusion
CNC machining
Composite curing autoclaves
Composite material handling and cutting machinery
General facility and civil construction
Domestic and global logistics

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S.

permanent resident (i.e., S.

as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.

This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview.

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.



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