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Vast · 2 days ago

Machining Manufacturing Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

Vast is dedicated to contributing to a future where humans thrive in space, building artificial gravity space stations. The Machining Manufacturing Engineer will support the development of systems required for the design and construction of these space habitats.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesAS9100D ComplianceAdditive ManufacturingLean ProcessesNXSolidworksInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred

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

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