Daniel Schmidt
About Daniel Schmidt
Daniel Schmidt is a Safety and Reliability Engineer at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in various engineering roles at Dräger, including Verification Engineer, Quality Manager, and Risk Manager for Medical Devices.
Work at Rocket Lab
Daniel Schmidt has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Safety and Reliability Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of Rocket Lab's aerospace systems. His work contributes to the company's mission of providing reliable launch services for small satellites from its facilities in Auckland, New Zealand.
Previous Experience at Dräger
Before joining Rocket Lab, Daniel Schmidt held multiple positions at Dräger, a global leader in medical and safety technology. He worked as a Verification Engineer from 2015 to 2017, focusing on validating product specifications. He also served as a Laboratory Engineer in Biocompatibility from 2012 to 2015, where he conducted tests to ensure medical devices met safety standards. Additionally, he was a Quality Manager from 2017 to 2019 and a Risk Manager for Medical Devices from 2019 to 2022, overseeing quality assurance and risk management processes.
Education and Qualifications
Daniel Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Hochschule Lübeck, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applied throughout his career in safety, reliability, and quality management within the medical device and aerospace industries.
Early Career at Dräger
Daniel Schmidt began his career at Dräger as a Working Student from 2011 to 2012. This role allowed him to gain practical experience in the industry while pursuing his degree. His early involvement with Dräger laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions, where he developed expertise in various engineering disciplines related to safety and quality.