Manufacturing Engineer, Fluid Systems
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $112,000 - $159,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 103 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 67 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Manufacturing Engineer for Fluid Systems at Vast will focus on developing and manufacturing innovative tube-bending and welding cells for the Haven-1 program. Responsibilities include leading first-build efforts, creating detailed manufacturing plans, resolving manufacturing challenges, and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient production. The role also involves establishing quality control processes and continuously improving production systems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience in tube bending
- Hands-on experience in orbital tube welding (OTW)
- Hands-on experience in TIG welding
- 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within aerospace, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical industries
Nice to have
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, high-stress environment
- Strong understanding of fluid systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used
- The role may require evening and weekend work to meet critical deadlines
- Salary range is broad and depends on experience level
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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