Vast
- Robot type
- Robotics
- Location
- Long BeachCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Salary
- $67,000–$108,000 a year
Manufacturing Planner, Integration
Job description
Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
This will be a full-time , exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach.
Vast is looking for an Manufacturing Planner,…
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years experience in manufacturing planning, scheduling, or operations management
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are crucial for success in this role
- 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)
- Committed to continuous improvement and a willingness to embrace new technologies, methodologies, and best practices
- Willingness to work late & weekends on an as needed basis to support critical milestones
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