Nay Lim
About Nay Lim
Nay Lim is a Principal Engineer specializing in Propulsion Manufacturing at Rocket Lab. With extensive experience in aerospace engineering, he has held various roles at GKN Aerospace and SpaceX over the course of his career.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Nay Lim serves as Principal Engineer in Propulsion Manufacturing at Rocket Lab. In this role, Lim is responsible for overseeing propulsion manufacturing processes and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of production operations. Lim has been with Rocket Lab since 2022, contributing expertise in engineering and manufacturing to support the company's mission in the aerospace sector.
Previous Experience at SpaceX
Prior to joining Rocket Lab, Nay Lim worked at SpaceX for five years, from 2015 to 2021. Lim held the position of Lead Manufacturing Engineer for five years before transitioning to Lead Propulsion Engineer for one year. In these roles, Lim focused on enhancing manufacturing processes and propulsion systems, contributing to SpaceX's advancements in aerospace technology.
Career at GKN Aerospace
Nay Lim has extensive experience at GKN Aerospace, where Lim worked in various engineering roles from 2009 to 2014. Lim started as a Manufacturing Engineer and progressed to positions such as Design Engineer, Sr. Design Engineer, and Lead Process Engineer - Welding. This experience provided Lim with a solid foundation in aerospace engineering and manufacturing processes.
Educational Background
Nay Lim holds a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering from California State University-Long Beach, where Lim studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, Lim earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from UCLA, completing the degree from 2004 to 2008. This educational background supports Lim's expertise in propulsion and manufacturing engineering.