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Production Manager, Fluid Systems

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 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
67 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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 Fluid Systems at Vast will oversee the daily execution of the build plan across various work centers, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery. This role involves leading production teams, identifying and resolving production blockers, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability. The manager will also monitor production metrics and implement process controls to support the development of artificial-gravity 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

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-complexity manufacturing environments
  • 1.5+ years of experience leading production teams in an assembly or fabrication environment
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering and Design teams

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting vehicle structures or final integration environments
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and PFMEA
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production planning
  • Experience scaling from development to higher-rate production
  • Strong escalation judgment and production recovery planning

What you get

  • Base salary varies based on experience and skills
  • 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

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in production
  • Role requires travel up to 25% of the time
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends is necessary

Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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