Alexandra Heinen
About Alexandra Heinen
Alexandra Heinen is a Configuration Management Engineer at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in engineering and management, with previous roles at various companies including AIM Altitude and the European Space Agency.
Work at Rocket Lab
Alexandra Heinen has been employed at Rocket Lab since 2020 as a Configuration Management Engineer. In this role, she manages the Vehicle Bill of Materials (BOM) and oversees its release, ensuring minimal disruption to production lines. She focuses on continuous improvement of engineering change processes and business solutions, collaborating closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to coordinate engineering changes and projects.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to her current position, Alexandra worked at Rocket Lab as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2018 to 2020. She also held roles at AIM Altitude as a Design Engineer from 2014 to 2017 and at Millennium & Copthorne Hotels as a Property Operations Assistant from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she worked at the European Space Agency - ESA as a Management Process Review from 2017 to 2018 and at Lufthansa Technik as an Aircraft Mechanic for a brief period in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Heinen studied at Brent International School Manila, where she completed the International Baccalaureate program, focusing on Math, Physics, Chemistry, and IT from 2005 to 2009. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from the University of Auckland from 2009 to 2012, followed by a Master’s Degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from 2012 to 2013. Her expertise includes master data management within PLM and ERP systems.
Background
Alexandra Heinen has a diverse background in engineering and management. She has worked in various roles across different sectors, including aerospace, hospitality, and education. Her experience spans multiple countries, including New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the Philippines. This varied experience has equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role in configuration management.