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The Machining Manufacturing Engineer will optimize manufacturing processes, manage BOMs, work with engineering teams, troubleshoot machines, and ensure AS9100D compliance.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Machining Manufacturing Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Machining Engineering, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize and develop all aspects of the manufacturing process within machining.
- Work with all engineering teams to develop processes for new designs that leverage the full capability of the technology.
- Create and manage manufacturing BOMs, work instructions, and specifications.
- Work with new machines from installation through troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, while developing standard operating procedures and communicating with machine suppliers to address needs and problems.
- Run RCA's on manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
- Review drawings for manufacturability.
- Produce reports, procedures, and manuals to document results to mature development processes for production.
- Work with all engineering teams to help develop reliable processes that help us meet our launch goals.
- Develop process and procedure controls to bring the department into AS9100D compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with engineering and manufacturing groups to understand process constraints and provide design inputs for improved manufacturability.
- Master’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
- Knowledge of NASA 6030 spec.
- Knowledge of AS9100D qualification processes.
- Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals.
- Knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience with setting up lean processes and improvements.
- Experience in propulsions design or development of metallic additive technologies.
- Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals.
- Experience with NX, Solidworks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations.
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment.
- Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Pay Range:
- Machining Manufacturing Engineer I: $85,000 - $109,700
- Machining Manufacturing Engineer II: $100,000 - $132,000
Salary Range: California
$85,000—$132,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Solidworks
Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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