or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 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
- 2026-10-24
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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Vast will be responsible for optimizing the production of the E-2 engine, collaborating closely with the design team to ensure manufacturability and assembly processes are efficient. This role involves creating manufacturing plans, performing hands-on assembly and testing, and mentoring junior engineers, all while supporting the transition from development to production.
- 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 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace
Nice to have
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in CAD software (such as Siemens NX)
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong GD&T skills
- Strong understanding of fluid systems, tube manufacturing processes, welding and assembly techniques
What you get
- Base salary varies depending on experience
- Company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off (up to 20+ days for exempt staff)
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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