Vast is looking for a(n)
Production Specialist, reporting to the
Director, Production, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This will be a
full-time, non-exempt position located in our
Long Beach location.
Responsibilities: - Process Improvement: Lead and support projects that improve production workflows, standardize processes, increase efficiency, and eliminate recurring operational gaps
- Hands-On Training: Develop and implement practical, hands-on training for production technicians to improve technical skills, cross-training, and overall team capability
- Department Support: Work directly with production managers to identify resource, process, and technical gaps, providing hands-on support to improve execution and meet production commitments
- Development and Flight Hardware: Flex between development builds and flight hardware production based on business priorities, understanding the different requirements for each environment
- Technical Execution: Apply practical experience in integration,Structures, testing, OTW, rolling, and welding to support production activities, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve technical blockers
- Standardization: Establish and improve work instructions, training materials, best practices, and repeatable processes across production departments
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, Test, and other support teams to resolve production issues and improve execution
- Operational Flexibility: Pivot between departments, projects, and technical responsibilities as priorities change, supporting the organization's most critical needs
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve technician utilization, reduce bottlenecks, strengthen cross-training, and minimize single points of failure
Minimum Qualifications:- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or hardware production environment
Preferred Skills & Experience:- Experience supporting both development hardware and flight hardware production
- Practical experience in multiple areas, including integration, testing, OTW, rolling, and welding
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support production execution
- Experience improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, or standard operating procedures
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technicians, supervisors, managers, and engineering teams
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work across multiple departments
- A proactive, self-directed approach to identifying problems and driving solutions
- Experience developing or delivering hands-on technical training
- Experience supporting production readiness, process development, and transition from development builds to flight hardware
- Experience with cross-training, skills matrices, and standard work
- Experience working in integration, test, or other hardware-intensive manufacturing environments
Additional Requirements:- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
- Specific certifications, as appropriate
Pay Range: California
$36.88-$57.20 USD
We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSBase 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 & 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.
