Senior Manager, Integration Manufacturing

Vast is looking for a(n) Senior Manager, Integration Manufacturing, reporting to the Sr. Director of Integration, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for sub-assembly level manufacturing and integration
• Establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes across various product development stages, ensuring efficiency and quality in production
• Develop and optimize integration flows in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Operations, to ensure seamless product transitions from design to manufacturing
• Write detailed integration plans and work instructions that guide the assembly process, ensuring clarity and compliance with project requirements
• Oversee the design and development of tooling to support the vehicle integration process, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure alignment with technical specifications and integration timelines
• Drive the timely delivery of subassemblies to the final integration stage, implementing processes to monitor and mitigate potential bottlenecks in the supply chain.
• Work closely with all payload subsystem groups, project management, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships between Engineering and Manufacturing teams, facilitating effective communication and coordination to ensure alignment with company objectives and successful execution of manufacturing processes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
• 8+ years of experience in overseeing the building and testing of hardware within a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience leading, managing, and scaling engineering teams

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Master of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing or equivalent
• Experience working in new-space manufacturing environment
• Experience working directly with design engineering, manufacturing, and production teams on space hardware
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues.

Additional Requirements:

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