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Vast · 3 months ago

Tooling Manufacturing Engineer

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $129K/yr

2+ years exp

Vast is a company dedicated to advancing space exploration by building artificial gravity space stations. As a Tooling Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the fabrication and activation of tooling necessary for the assembly and handling of spacecraft, ensuring that all systems perform as designed and are delivered on time.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Own the fabrication and activation of fixtures and tooling required for Haven-1 assembly, lifting, and handling

Collaborate with tooling engineering and production to define specifications, qualification plans, and transition tooling into production

Develop operation and maintenance plans for test fixtures and tooling; assist Facilities Managers with project implementation as needed

Manage schedules on assigned projects, including next steps, deadlines, and deliverables

Build and manage vendor relationships; coordinate meetings to evaluate new technologies and their application to Vast’s programs

Develop, test, and implement tooling fabrication process improvements to drive time savings

Coordinate tooling modifications in response to part, production, or design changes

Track and coordinate engineering changes with upstream and downstream stakeholders

Oversee and track recovery strategies for non-conformances, issues, or other escapes

Coordinate with procurement and internal/external stakeholders to ensure hardware and tooling priorities are aligned with need dates

Partner closely with engineering stakeholders and technicians to resolve production-related issues

Support continuous improvement initiatives to address program and process gaps

Qualification

NX 3D CAD softwareGD&T proficiencyAerospace tooling experienceProject planning knowledgeConfiguration management experienceBias for actionHands-on assembly experienceDesign for Manufacturing knowledgeTeamcenterRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline

2+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive tooling

2+ years of experience with NX or other 3D CAD software

Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Experience working with work orders and assembly instructions

Strong ability to build trust, maintain professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Demonstrated bias for action and ownership, with good judgment on when to move quickly vs. when to deliberate

Knowledge of project planning and execution practices, including logic-linked schedule management

Significant configuration management experience with complex assemblies

Hands-on experience handling, lifting, or building large, complex assemblies

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

Experience with GANTT-style project management tools

Background in designing pneumatic, electrical, or hydraulic motion systems

Manufacturing experience with critical lifting and break-over fixtures

Experience in integration tooling design and fabrication

Passion for hardware development and comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Experience with NX and Teamcenter

Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles

Design experience including analysis and drawing development

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

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees