Scott Heslop
About Scott Heslop
Scott Heslop is the Machining and Fabrication Manager at Rocket Lab, where he oversees the production of components for rockets and satellites. He has extensive experience in machining and fabrication, having held various engineering and management roles in New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Scott Heslop serves as the Machining and Fabrication Manager at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the production of components for rockets and satellites, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. His responsibilities include long-term resource planning to ensure that the necessary personnel, systems, and equipment are available to meet project demands. He emphasizes collaboration, innovation, quality, and safety within the team.
Previous Experience in Machining and Fabrication
Prior to his current position, Scott held several roles in the machining and fabrication sector. He worked at Premier Composite Technologies in Dubai as the CNC Department Manager from 2014 to 2018, where he managed CNC operations. He also served as a CNC Project Manager at Jackson Industries in Auckland for one year, and as a CNC Programmer for the Airbus A380 Flap Track Fairing at Premier Composite Technologies from 2013 to 2016. His experience includes leading the machining of aerospace, automotive, marine, and architectural components.
Education and Expertise
Scott Heslop studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Waikato, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) with Honors. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in managing large-scale industrial and architectural projects. His expertise encompasses various aspects of machining, fabrication, and mechanical design.
Career Timeline
Scott's career spans multiple roles and locations. He began as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Advanced Aerospace Ltd in New Zealand from 2006 to 2007. He then worked as a CNC Programmer/Machinist at Styrotech CNC Ltd from 2007 to 2011. After his tenure at Premier Composite Technologies in Dubai, he returned to New Zealand to work at Jackson Industries before joining Rocket Lab. His career reflects a progressive advancement in responsibilities and expertise.