Sam Connor
About Sam Connor
Sam Connor is a Senior Quality Engineer at Rocket Lab USA, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in engineering with experience in various roles at Rocket Lab and other companies.
Work at Rocket Lab USA
Sam Connor has been employed at Rocket Lab USA since 2018, holding various engineering roles. He currently serves as a Senior Quality Engineer, a position he has held since 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. Prior to this role, he worked as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Production Design Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Rocket Lab has spanned over three years, contributing to the company's engineering and quality assurance efforts.
Education and Expertise
Sam Connor earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering from Auckland University of Technology, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his engineering roles. He also attended Green Bay High School, where he completed his secondary education.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Rocket Lab, Sam Connor held several engineering positions. He worked as a Production Engineer at Designplan Lighting for 10 months in 2016 and as a Production Manager at The Sofa & Chair Company for 11 months in the same year. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Powertrain Design and Release Engineer at Ford Motor Company in 2015. His diverse experience in production and design engineering has contributed to his current role.