Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing

Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Planner, Fluid Systems Manufacturing, reporting to the Manager, Avionics Manufacturing Operations, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Join the team as we help manufacture the world's first private space station., * Develop and maintain production schedules, demand forecasts, resource availability, and capacity analysis

• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components required for manufacturing
• Analyze internal and external capacity and identify bottlenecks or constraints
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Implement strategies to minimize excess inventory while ensuring continuity of production
• Communicate to engineering and leadership with no later than release dates for manufacturing deadlines
• Coordinate with engineering and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to specifications and standards
• Monitor production progress and identify deviations from the schedule
• Take corrective actions to mitigate delays and maintain on-time delivery
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains
• Implement best practices to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce lead times
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and logistics to align on plans and resolve issues

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Working knowledge of database query and visualization software such as SQL, Tableau, etc.
• Understanding of Quality Management in aerospace manufacturing
• Proficiency in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role
• Committed to continuous improvement and a willingness to embrace new technologies, methodologies, and best practices

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work late & weekends on an as needed basis to support critical milestones

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.