Manufacturing Engineering, Subassemblies

Long Beach, CAfull timeOn Site

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$86k–$122k

H1B: no

Vast Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Subassemblies at Vast develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for human-rated space station subassemblies. The role involves collaborating with design and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and quality control as Haven-1 transitions to flight-ready status.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design teams to provide input on the manufacturability of various types of subassemblies
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes and onboard equipment for manufacturing subassemblies, considering factors such as efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness
Create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and accurate production of hardware
Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain rigorous quality control processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality

Qualification

Hands-on fabricationExperience with aerospaceFamiliarity with CAD toolsAwareness of aerospace workmanshipProficiency applying GD&TStrong problem-solving skills

Required

B.S. in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing or electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
Manufacturing experience (including internships) managing a product/product line across multiple work centers and/or departments, fluid, pressurized, propulsion, or environmental control hardware in design, manufacturing, or test
2-4+ years of experience for Manufacturing Engineer II
4-6+ years of experience for Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or integration experience; CAD proficiency (NX preferred)

Preferred

Hands-on experience building or testing hardware, in industry or through student teams such as Formula SAE, rocketry, CubeSat, or robotics
Experience with aerospace, spacecraft, propulsion, or other safety-critical or high-reliability hardware
Experience taking designs or processes from concept through build or test, and from R&D to production
Familiarity with CAD tools, ideally Siemens NX, and PLM tools such as Teamcenter
Exposure to thermal or structural analysis using Ansys, or similar tools
Awareness of aerospace workmanship, design, and environmental test standards such as IPC, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5001, or MIL-STD-810
Proficiency applying GD&T
Strong problem-solving skills, including troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

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