Supervisor, Fluid Systems Manufacturing Verified today

Vast is developing next-generation commercial space stations called Haven Station to enable continuous human presence in space. We are seeking a Supervisor, Fluid Systems Manufacturing to lead the team responsible for designing and building the fluid systems that support artificial-gravity, human-rated spacecraft.

What you will do

• Supervise and support a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians; provide daily direction, technical guidance, and performance feedback
• Execute and sustain manufacturing processes including orbital tube welding, tube bending, and related fabrication operations
• Ensure manufacturing documentation is accurate and current, including work instructions, routings, inspection steps, and ERP/MRP updates
• Partner with Quality and Design Engineering to investigate non-conformances, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and support transitions from development builds into repeatable production
• Monitor production performance, identify process inefficiencies, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Support structural assembly build and inspection activities to ensure compliance with all safety and quality requirements
• Assist in production floor layout planning, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization to meet program schedules
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and remove blockers in real time

Minimum requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting metallic structures or assemblies

Preferred skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or comparable STEM field
• Experience developing, implementing, or sustaining manufacturing processes, tooling, or production systems
• Experience working in fast-paced development environments with evolving designs and requirements
• Demonstrated experience resolving manufacturing non-conformances and participating in root-cause and corrective action processes
• Experience leading small teams, projects, or workstreams in a manufacturing setting
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring engineers or technicians in a production environment
• Strong understanding of welding and metallic fabrication processes
• Experience supporting development-to-production transitions for new products or programs
• Familiarity with aerospace tooling or structural fabrication from concept through production
• Proficiency with CAD systems (NX, Teamcenter)
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or MES systems
• Hands-on experience with aerospace welding processes (TIG, Plasma, repair techniques)
• Familiarity with aerospace standards, production documentation, NDE techniques, and quality systems
• 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing environments

Additional requirements

• Willingness to work evenings or weekends to support critical program milestones
• Ability to spend significant time on the production floor supporting builds, troubleshooting processes, and coaching team members

Compensation and benefits

Base salary: $94,000 to $133,860 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage; 20+ days vacation for exempt staff with annual cash-out; 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.

Export control requirement

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted (not pending), or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.