or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 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 Manufacturing Systems Coordinator at Vast will support the development and maintenance of manufacturing systems documentation and processes essential for building human-rated space stations. Daily tasks include organizing SOPs, creating bulletins for new system features, coordinating communications across various manufacturing teams, and ensuring adherence to established standards on the factory floor. The role involves significant interaction with production teams to gather feedback and improve documentation usability.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, manufacturing support, quality, supply chain, or a related environment
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop-floor operations
- Experience creating or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, training materials, process documentation, or similar standardized guidance
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, stakeholders, and actions through completion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate processes and requirements into clear guidance for manufacturing users
Nice to have
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
- Experience conducting process, standards, 5S, quality, or manufacturing systems audits
- Experience with manufacturing KPIs, visual management, dashboards, tiered accountability, or production performance reviews
- Experience working with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ERP/MRP system, or other manufacturing software platform
- Experience with Manufacturo or a similar Manufacturing Execution System
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No salary listed; pay range provided is broad and depends on experience
- Position requires significant time on the manufacturing floor, which may not suit all candidates
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends may be necessary for critical production milestones
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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