Kate Stevens
About Kate Stevens
Kate Stevens is a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in mechanical engineering and experience in various engineering roles. She has worked at Rocket Lab, AIM Altitude, and TOMRA Fresh Food, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from The University of Auckland.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Kate Stevens currently serves as a Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in various aspects of the manufacturing process, contributing to the development of aerospace technologies. Her work focuses on optimizing manufacturing operations and ensuring product quality. She has been with Rocket Lab for three years, working out of their Auckland, New Zealand facility.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before her current role, Kate worked as a Junior Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab for four months in 2021. During this time, she gained valuable experience in the aerospace manufacturing sector, assisting in the production processes and learning about the intricacies of rocket manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
Kate Stevens earned her Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Auckland, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. This academic background provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices. Additionally, she studied at St Cuthberts College, which contributed to her early education.
Work History in Engineering
Kate has a diverse work history in engineering roles. She worked as a Design Engineer at AIM Altitude from 2018 to 2021 for three years, where she focused on design solutions for aerospace applications. Prior to that, she was a Mechanical Assembly Intern at TOMRA Fresh Food │ Compac from 2015 to 2016 for four months, and an Engineering Student Intern at Air New Zealand from 2016 to 2017 for four months. These experiences have equipped her with a range of skills in mechanical engineering and design.