At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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 Manufacturing Coordinator, Environmental Testing, reporting to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This role is responsible for coordinating, ensuring material delivery meets with schedule timelines. You’ll be working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams to maintain production flow and resolve any blockers proactively. As the coordinator for the Environmental Test Lab, this individual will be responsible for working with the Environmental Testing leadership team to ensure that all deadlines are met.

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

Responsibilities:

Oversee, monitor, and facilitate the movement of components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure timely progression through our Vast locations.
Coordinate the physical transfer of components across various stages including purchasing, receiving inspection, inventory, and relevant work centers.
Coordinate outside processing of components and liaise with the purchasing team to ensure timely delivery.
Support logistics operations by optimizing workflow staging as necessary.
Maintain accuracy and integrity of system data in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align with demands and schedules.
Generate and maintain reports highlighting requirements, milestones, and limitations for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with schedulers, and managers to fulfill action requirements.
Communicate effectively and escalate issues promptly across various platforms and to specific stakeholders.
Escalate issues such as part shortages, purchase order delays, and discrepancies in BOM to relevant departments.
Collaborate with engineers and the planning team on the release of runs.
Follow schedules through effective planning and shortage management.

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

2+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
2+ years of Smartsheet.
Highly detail oriented and self starter.
Forklift experience.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.

Pay Range:

Manufacturing Coordinator I: $18.00 - $25.00
Manufacturing Coordinator II: $21.00 - $30.00

Pay Range: California

$18—$30 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, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, 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 & onsite barista, 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.

Manufacturing Coordinator, Environmental Test

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