Machining Manufacturing Engineer

1 week ago


Long Beach, California, United States Vast Full time
About the Role

Vast is seeking a highly skilled Machining Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Long Beach. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will play a critical role in the development of systems for designing and building artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

Responsibilities
  • Optimize and develop all aspects of the manufacturing process within machining
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop processes for new designs that leverage the full capability of 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
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in aeronautical, mechanical engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • Preferred skills and experience include excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of NASA 6030 spec, AS9100D qualification processes, various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals, knowledge of GD&T, 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 work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
  • Additional requirements include willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones and ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
What We Offer

Vast offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary range of $85,000-$132,000 USD, company equity, 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.



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