Daniel Schmidt
About Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt is a Safety and Reliability Engineer currently employed at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He has extensive experience in various engineering roles at Dräger, including Risk Manager for Medical Devices, Verification Engineer, Laboratory Engineer in Biocompatibility, and Quality Manager.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Daniel Schmidt serves as a Safety and Reliability Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of the company's aerospace systems. His work contributes to the overall mission of Rocket Lab, which is to provide reliable and cost-effective launch services for small satellites.
Previous Experience at Dräger
Daniel Schmidt has extensive experience at Dräger, where he worked in various engineering roles from 2011 to 2022. His positions included Laboratory Engineer - Biocompatibility, Verification Engineer, Quality Manager, and Risk Manager for Medical Devices. This diverse background provided him with a solid foundation in safety, quality assurance, and risk management within the medical device sector.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Schmidt studied at Technische Hochschule Lübeck, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Maschinenbau (Mechanical Engineering) from 2008 to 2012. This educational background equipped him with essential engineering principles and practices that he applies in his professional roles.
Work History Overview
Daniel Schmidt's work history spans over a decade, primarily in engineering roles focused on safety and quality. He began as a Working Student at Dräger in 2011 and progressed through various positions, ultimately becoming a Risk Manager for Medical Devices. His career reflects a commitment to enhancing safety and reliability in engineering applications.