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Vast · 1 week ago

Industrial Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $194K/yr

3+ years exp

Vast is a company focused on advancing space exploration through innovative technologies. They are seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence in their manufacturing facilities by optimizing production processes and defining key performance metrics.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define key performance metrics for each work center and design data systems to track and measure them effectively

Identify process bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with manufacturing leaders and engineers

Conduct time and motion studies to establish process baselines and uncover efficiency opportunities

Maintain and update production floor plans, serving as the primary authority on floor space allocation and work center layouts

Provide actionable data and insights to hold teams and leaders accountable for delivery performance and operational goals

Act as a project management resource for manufacturing initiatives such as process qualifications, AS9100 certification, and general work center readiness

Facilitate regular (e.g., bi-weekly) production efficiency and schedule/rate review meetings with supply chain, quality, and manufacturing leadership to assess performance and drive corrective action

Support ad-hoc projects and operational challenges, providing flexible, hands-on problem-solving for the manufacturing organization

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringLean ManufacturingSix SigmaData AnalysisBusiness Analytics ToolsProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations-focused industrial engineering role

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting

Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives, including bottleneck analysis and workflow optimization

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of effective cross-functional collaboration

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, with experience leading implementation

Experience using business analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) and integrating data from multiple sources to support decision-making

Preferred

Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)

Familiarity with AS9100 or other quality management systems

Experience maintaining and optimizing manufacturing floor plans and layouts

Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings to drive operational performance and accountability

Prior experience supporting certifications, process qualifications, or other manufacturing readiness initiatives

Advanced proficiency in business analytics and data visualization, including integration of manufacturing and supply chain data systems

Experience utilizing time and motion analysis techniques, such as MOST

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