Vast · 1 day ago
Manager, Structures Manufacturing Engineering
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $209K/yr
3+ years expVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. The Manager, Structures Manufacturing Engineering will lead a team of manufacturing engineers to improve processes and ensure the successful design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technicians; establish skills matrices, drive competency development, and build succession plans for critical roles
Develop, stabilize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for metallic aerospace structures (welding, trimming, rolling, bending, shearing, and related operations)
Design, implement, and qualify welding cells, fabrication tooling, fixtures, jigs, and production workstations for primary structure manufacturing
Own manufacturing planning, including creation and updates of work instructions, routings, inspection steps, and ERP/MRP configuration
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing non-conformances in partnership with Quality and Design Engineering
Collaborate with Design Engineering to assess and improve designs for manufacturability and to support smooth transitions from development to production
Identify, evaluate, and introduce new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency
Lead the build and inspection processes for structural assembly, ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and delivery requirements
Develop and optimize production floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow to support schedule commitments and vehicle delivery timelines
Scope, justify, and implement capital equipment, facility, and tooling upgrades required to support long-term manufacturing scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or comparable STEM field
Experience working in fast-paced development environments with evolving designs and requirements
Extensive experience developing or improving manufacturing processes, tools, or products, particularly for metallic structures or assemblies
Proven experience managing a product or product line across multiple workcenters and/or departments
Experience leading manufacturing through development-to-production transitions for new products or programs
Demonstrated ability to resolve non-conformances and drive effective root-cause and corrective actions
3+ Years in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
Prior leadership experience managing engineers in a high-performance environment
Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes, with the ability to provide clear design feedback
Experience with aerospace tooling or flight design and fabrication from concept through production
Proficiency with CAD systems (NX, Teamcenter)
Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
Experience working with and defining requirements for ERP, MRP, and MES systems
Hands-on experience with aerospace welding processes (TIG, Plasma, repair techniques)
Familiarity with aerospace standards, production documentation, Non-destructive evaluation techniques and quality systems
6+ years in aerospace manufacturing environments
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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