Leading Hand

7 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Rocket Lab Full time

Lead a team of up to 15 Technicians
- Work on the latest innovative technology
- Avionics Components experience

**About Rocket Lab**
Rocket Lab is the global leader in small satellite launch. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. There are endless possibilities for what we can achieve with better access to space, and that access is now a reality thanks to Rocket Lab. Collaboration is at our core - every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action-oriented.

While other companies talk about it, we do it

**About the role**
The Leading Hand - Avionics Components is primarily responsible for all work that is conducted in the Avionic Components Production team. This includes the quality of output and meeting scheduled milestones, as well as the efficiency and safety of the technicians operating in that work centre.

Lead a team of up to 15 technicians to manufacture and test avionic components to achieve the engineering specification. Plan and lead daily activities to meet quality and schedule as set by the Supervisor.
- Responsible for assigning workflow and delegating day to day tasks of assembly and test technicians
- Provide immediate feedback on performance
- Maximising productivity through leadership, support, and teamwork

**Essential skills**
- NZ: High School diploma, NCEA level 2 (at least 60 credits) or equivalent.
- 5 years of senior level hands on experience in aviation / aerospace / electrical manufacturing

**Desired Skills**
- Must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
- Proven ability to manage resources to meet expected production rate demand and plan for future increases.
- Proven ability to aligning capacity to production forecast
- Proven ability to develop leadership in direct reports
- Has shown high level of responsibility towards team
- Has shown ability to improve processes and increase efficiency of tasks within functional area
- A high work rate and be able to work overtime and long hours if needed
- A very high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce work to an exceptional standard of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
- Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings

**Rocket Lab Employee Benefits**
- The opportunity to work on innovative and ground breaking technology
- An employee stock purchase program
- Access to world leading experts to develop your career
- Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks
- Rocket Lab merchandise - T-shirts, mission patches etc.
- Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
- Additional parental leave entitlements
- A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year

If the above sounds like you
**apply** now

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