Mason Kennedy
About Mason Kennedy
Mason Kennedy is a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Vehicle Integration at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury and has experience in various engineering roles, including positions at UCM Motorsport and HamiltonJet.
Work at Rocket Lab
Mason Kennedy currently holds the position of Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Integration at Rocket Lab. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing to the manufacturing processes and vehicle integration efforts in Auckland, New Zealand. His role involves ensuring that the manufacturing operations align with the technical specifications and quality standards required for aerospace vehicles.
Education and Expertise
Mason Kennedy earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to this, he completed his secondary education at St Andrew's College, achieving NCEA Level 1, 2, and 3 from 2009 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Background
Mason Kennedy has a diverse background in engineering roles. He began his career as a Workshop Assistant at Contour Engineering Ltd, where he worked for two years from 2017 to 2019. He then transitioned to the University of Canterbury Motorsport as a Chassis Engineer for nine months in 2019. Following this, he served as a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer at HamiltonJet for one year before joining Rocket Lab.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Rocket Lab, Mason Kennedy gained valuable experience in various engineering positions. He worked at HamiltonJet as a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer for one year, focusing on manufacturing processes. His tenure at the University of Canterbury Motorsport as a Chassis Engineer allowed him to apply his engineering skills in a competitive motorsport environment. Additionally, his role as a Workshop Assistant at Contour Engineering Ltd provided him with hands-on experience in engineering operations.