Vast · 1 week ago
Manufacturing Coordinator, Integration
Vast is a company dedicated to advancing space exploration, building artificial gravity space stations for long-term human habitation in space. They are seeking a Manufacturing Coordinator for the Integration team to oversee and ensure timely material delivery for the Haven-1 project, collaborating with various teams to maintain production flow and resolve issues proactively.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Oversee, monitor, and facilitate the movement of components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure timely progression through our Vast locations
Coordinate the physical transfer of components across various stages including purchasing, receiving inspection, inventory, and relevant work centers
Coordinate outside processing of components and liaise with the purchasing team to ensure timely delivery
Support logistics operations by optimizing workflow staging as necessary
Maintain accuracy and integrity of system data in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align with demands and schedules
Generate and maintain reports highlighting requirements, milestones, and limitations for internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with schedulers, and managers to fulfill action requirements
Communicate effectively and escalate issues promptly across various platforms and to specific stakeholders
Escalate issues such as part shortages, purchase order delays, and discrepancies in BOM to relevant departments
Collaborate with engineers and the planning team on the release of runs
Follow schedules through effective planning and shortage management coordination
Qualification
Required
2+ years in a manufacturing environment
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Preferred
2+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
2+ years of Smartsheet
Highly detail oriented and self starter
Forklift experience
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.
Funding
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