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Production Manager, Avionics Manufacturing

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
133 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
2026-09-27

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 Production Manager for Avionics Manufacturing at Vast is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of avionics manufacturing, including wire harness assembly and electromechanical integration. This role involves leading a team of technicians and production personnel to meet production objectives while ensuring compliance with quality standards. The manager will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with various departments to resolve manufacturing issues and optimize production processes.

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

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics manufacturing, or other high-reliability production environments
  • 2+ years of experience leading technicians, assemblers, or production teams in an avionics, electronics, or electromechanical manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing wire harness, cable assembly, electromechanical integration, or avionics production activities

Nice to have

  • Strong knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 workmanship standards
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Test Engineering organizations
  • Familiarity with aerospace-quality management systems and controlled manufacturing environments
  • Experience with wire harness fabrication, cable routing, connector assembly, crimping, soldering, and avionics box-build integration
  • Strong understanding of ESD controls, configuration management, and traceability requirements

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 in production processes
  • Role may require overtime or weekend work to meet critical mission milestones
  • The position is exempt, which may imply a lack of overtime pay for additional hours worked

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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