Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing Verified today
Vast is developing next-generation commercial space stations to enable advanced microgravity research and manufacturing in space. Haven Demo launched in 2025; Haven-1 will be the world's first fully commercial space station. We are hiring a Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing to support the design and build of these human-rated space stations.
This is a full-time, exempt position in Long Beach, California, reporting to the Manager, Avionics Manufacturing Operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production schedules, demand forecasts, resource availability, and capacity analysis
- Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components
- Analyze internal and external capacity and identify bottlenecks or constraints
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
- Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory while ensuring continuity of production
- Communicate manufacturing deadlines and release dates to engineering and leadership
- Coordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to specifications and standards
- Monitor production progress and identify deviations from the schedule
- Take corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain on-time delivery
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
- Implement best practices to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce lead times
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and logistics to align on plans and resolve issues
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
- Working knowledge of SQL, Tableau, or similar database query and visualization software
- Understanding of Quality Management in aerospace manufacturing
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Committed to continuous improvement and willingness to embrace new technologies and methodologies
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work late and weekends on an as-needed basis to support critical milestones
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees and refugees with such status granted (not pending).
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary: $67,000-$108,000 USD, based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
Full-time employees receive company equity and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 20+ days vacation (exempt); paid parental leave; short and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, and dinner; subsidized lunch.