Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about a month ago · $96,760 - $137,352
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Vast will be responsible for designing and optimizing the factory layout and production systems for the Haven-2 space station project. This includes leading manufacturing readiness activities, defining key performance metrics, and implementing continuous improvement programs using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production processes and compliance with aerospace standards.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience conducting time and motion analysis (MOST, Yamazumi, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation (process plans, routings, work instructions) in compliance with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
- Strong data and analytics skills with ability to design manufacturing performance metrics and build dashboards
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience presenting manufacturing performance to leadership
- Proven project management capability across concurrent manufacturing initiatives
Nice to have
- Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Direct experience with AS9100 certification, audits, or quality management system implementation in aerospace or defense
- Experience leading manufacturing readiness reviews (MRR), production readiness reviews (PRR), or first article inspections (FAI)
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP/MRP platforms
- Proficiency with CAD or facility planning tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
What you get
- 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
- Life insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in the manufacturing process
- The role requires compliance with AS9100 standards, which may involve rigorous documentation and quality processes
- The company is involved in a rapidly evolving industry with potential for high pressure and fast-paced work environments
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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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