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Vast · 15 hours ago

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, E-2

Hawthorne, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Vast is dedicated to advancing space exploration by developing artificial gravity space stations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support the design and build of systems required for these stations, ensuring a seamless transition from development to production.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Hands on collaboration with the design team to transfer knowledge and provide input on the manufacturability and assembly processes for E-2 engine

Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production

Support MBOM transition to MES

Support manufacturing shop layout

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and quality, to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes

Specify and procure dedicated manufacturing and tools and equipment

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringAerospace EngineeringGeometric DimensioningTolerancingProblem-solvingGeneral making skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis

General ‘making' skills (Machining, CNC, welding, assembly)

Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to a varying schedule

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Founded in 2021

El Segundo, California, USA

501-1000 employees