Sam Bunce
About Sam Bunce
Sam Bunce is a Project Engineer at Rocket Lab USA, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Auckland and has experience in production metrics and value stream mapping.
Work at Rocket Lab
Sam Bunce has been employed at Rocket Lab USA as a Project Engineer since 2018. In this role, he has contributed to the development of production metrics aimed at identifying bottlenecks in the production process. His responsibilities include overseeing high-volume production lines with short lead times and managing demand and production planning for complex builds. Additionally, he served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development, testing, training, and rollout of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) across two production sites in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Sam Bunce studied Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Auckland, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2011 to 2014. He also completed his secondary education at Lynfield College, achieving NCEA from 2005 to 2009. His expertise includes Value Stream Map design and enactment, flow line design, and Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) improvements, which are critical in optimizing production efficiency.
Background
Prior to his role at Rocket Lab, Sam Bunce worked at ASSA ABLOY New Zealand as an Operations Graduate from 2015 to 2017. During his time there, he gained experience in production processes and metrics. His educational background in engineering and practical experience in operations have equipped him with a strong foundation for his current role in project engineering.
Professional Experience
Sam Bunce has a total of over eight years of professional experience in engineering and operations. His career began with a focus on operations at ASSA ABLOY New Zealand, where he worked for two years. Since joining Rocket Lab, he has taken on significant responsibilities that involve leading production lines and managing complex projects, demonstrating his capability in high-pressure environments.