Manufacturing Engineer, Structures

Vast has multiple Structures Manufacturing Engineer openings, reporting to the Manager of Structures Fabrication, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Comparable STEM field

One of the following:

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)

One of the following:

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

Preferred Skills & Experience:

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

Additional Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Ranges:

Manufacturing Engineer I: $86,100 - $122,220

Manufacturing Engineer II: $112,340 - $159,468

Senior Manufacturing Engineer: $137,760 - $195,552

Staff Manufacturing Engineer: $162,360 - $230,472

Pay Range: California

$86,100—$230,472 USD