Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for a <strong>Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing</strong>, reporting to the <strong>Manager, Avionics Manufacturing Operations, </strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Join the team as we help manufacture the world's first private space station.</p> <p>This will be a <strong>full-time</strong>, <strong>exempt </strong>position located in our <strong>Long Beach</strong> location. </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain production schedules, demand forecasts, resource availability, and capacity analysis </li> <li>Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components required for manufacturing</li> <li>Analyze internal and external capacity and identify bottlenecks or constraints</li> <li>Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods</li> <li>Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory while ensuring continuity of production</li> <li>Communicate to engineering and leadership with no later than release dates for manufacturing deadlines</li> <li>Coordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to specifications and standards</li> <li>Monitor production progress and identify deviations from the schedule</li> <li>Take corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain on-time delivery </li> <li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains</li> <li>Implement best practices to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce lead times</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and logistics to align on plans and resolve issues</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li>2+ years experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies</li> <li>Working knowledge of database query and visualization software such as SQL, Tableau, etc. </li> <li>Understanding of Quality Management in aerospace manufacturing</li> <li>Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES) </li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role</li> <li>Committed to continuous improvement and a willingness to embrace new technologies, methodologies, and best practices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work late &amp; weekends on an as needed basis to support critical milestones</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$67,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$108,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS<br></strong><br>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: 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 &amp; 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.</p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong><br>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS<br><br></strong>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 <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> 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.<br><br></p> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong><br><br>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.</p></div>