Grace Johnston
About Grace Johnston
Grace Johnston is a Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on improving product effectiveness and quality control. She has experience in various engineering roles, including internships and leadership positions, and has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.
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 engineering projects, including the creation of a fixture to test slide switches and REED switch circuit boards. This fixture ensures defect detection before assembly, enhancing the reliability of the manufacturing process.
Education and Expertise
Grace Johnston studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2017 to 2021. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles.
Background
Prior to her current position, Grace Johnston worked in several engineering roles. She served as a Research Assistant at the University of New Hampshire from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she interned at HydroComp, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, where she remodeled parts in SolidWorks and created drawings to facilitate manufacturing processes.
Achievements in Engineering Projects
Grace Johnston has successfully redesigned a slide switch on a multi-ammo mounted range finder, improving its effectiveness and reliability. She also developed a Defect Detection System that quantifies qualitative defects in outsourced casted parts, which enhances the quality control process within manufacturing.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Grace Johnston has held various internships and leadership roles in engineering. She was an Engineering Team Lead for UNH Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she interned at Wilcox Industries for three months in 2020, where she gained further practical experience in mechanical engineering.