About the role#
As a Quality Engineering Intern at our Long Beach site, you will support supplier improvement and development initiatives. You will join the Supplier Quality Engineering team to focus on supplier interactions and root cause investigations. Your work will help mitigate risks to production demand and ensure part availability. This is a full-time, on-site role for the Winter or Spring 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges.
- Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department.
- Attend frequent 1:1 meetings with mentors and supervisors to receive feedback and provide progress updates.
- Participate in tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, physics, or mathematics.
- At least one semester of school remaining after the internship.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- At least 3 months of applied engineering experience, including internships, laboratory work, or personal projects.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and work in small, high-performing teams.
We prefer candidates with a 3.5 GPA or higher and at least 6 months of applied engineering experience. Additional experience in the following areas is also helpful:
- Software and tools: PowerBI, Tableau, Minitab, Siemens NX, Jira, Solidworks, ANSYS, and Python.
- Technical skills: CAD/CAM, CNC, mills, lathes, powered equipment, and Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables, Pareto charts, and VLOOKUPS.
- Familiarity with SixSigma, Lean, quality systems, reflow profiling, solder paste printing, and inspection equipment.
Location & details#
- Long Beach, California, United States.
- Term: Winter 2027 or Spring 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab manufactures rockets and spacecraft for global customers. Founded in 2006, the company produces the Electron launch vehicle and develops the Neutron rocket. It operates across the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. The firm employs over 2,300 people and maintains its headquarters in Long Beach, California.
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