Vast · 22 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Structures
Long Beach, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yrVast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Structures to support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the build and inspection process for the assembly of the primary structure
Develop and refine manufacturing processes, including: welding, trimming, shearing, rolling, bending, and more to meet all design and business requirements including safety, quality, efficiency and delivery
Document and standardize welding and other processes and own the creation and modification of manufacturing planning/work instructions
Collaborate with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges
Work with design engineers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and implementation in a rapidly evolving production environment
Resolve product non-conformances and collaborate with the quality team to implement root cause corrective actions
Help manufacturing and engineering teams to identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to meet volume production demand
Develop and refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis to ensure on-time vehicle delivery to manifest
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Comparable STEM field
Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to implement new manufacturing processes, products, or tools, (especially involving metallic assemblies), OR Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to revise and improve existing manufacturing processes, products, or tools,(especially involving metallic assemblies)
Extensive manufacturing experience managing a product/product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, OR Extensive manufacturing experience managing multiple products/product lines within a single work center/department
Experience collaborating with stakeholders to address manufacturing non-conformances and implement corrective actions
Experience in a fast-paced development environment, especially development-to-production transitions for new products/projects
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Experience with large-scale metal forming and/or welding processes (~Ø20 ft. assemblies)
Experience with automated or semi-automated metal forming and/or welding processes
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment related to welding and metal forming/rolling
Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to production in a fast-paced environment
Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry
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
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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