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Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Subassemblies

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
199 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
259 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Mechanical Subassemblies at Vast, you will collaborate with design teams to enhance the manufacturability of subassemblies and develop efficient manufacturing processes. Your role involves creating detailed manufacturing plans, resolving production challenges, and ensuring quality control in the manufacturing of components for next-generation space stations.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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 of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or similar engineering degree from ABET accredited institution
  • Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, drilling, assembly, bonding, etc.
  • Mechanical aptitude with desire to be hands-on and work on a production floor

Nice to have

  • Experience designing tooling, hardware, etc. using CAD software, Siemens NX preferred
  • Experience working on flight hardware or safety critical systems
  • Experience transitioning complex products from R&D to production in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders to address manufacturing non-conformances and implement corrective actions
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

What you get

  • Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand
  • Company equity
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 25lbs unassisted
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends is required
  • Salary range is broad, which may indicate variability based on experience

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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