Grace Johnston
About Grace Johnston
Grace Johnston is a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire. She has experience in redesigning components for improved functionality and has held various engineering roles, including internships and leadership positions in engineering teams.
Work at Rocket Lab
Grace Johnston has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Manufacturing Engineer since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to various projects, including the creation of SolidWorks drawings for parts that were originally designed in Inventor. This work has facilitated smoother manufacturing processes. Additionally, she developed a fixture to test slide switches and REED switch circuit boards, which ensures defect detection prior to assembly.
Education and Expertise
Grace Johnston earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, completing her studies from 2017 to 2021. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. She has expertise in using SolidWorks and has remodeled parts to improve their workability, demonstrating her proficiency in engineering design software.
Background in Research and Internships
Prior to her current position, Grace Johnston gained valuable experience through various internships and research roles. She worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Wilcox Industries for three months in 2020, where she developed a Defect Detection System to enhance quality control processes. Additionally, she interned at HydroComp, Inc. for 11 months from 2018 to 2019, further solidifying her practical engineering skills.
Leadership Experience in Engineering
Grace Johnston served as the Engineering Team Lead for UNH Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) from 2017 to 2021. In this capacity, she led engineering initiatives and collaborated with peers on projects related to space exploration. This role allowed her to develop leadership skills while contributing to innovative engineering solutions.
Contributions to Quality Control
In her engineering roles, Grace Johnston has focused on improving quality control processes. At Wilcox Industries, she developed a Defect Detection System to quantify qualitative defects in outsourced casted parts. This initiative aimed to enhance the overall quality assurance measures within the manufacturing workflow.