Integration Production Manager

About the role

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. As Production Manager, Integration, you will support the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities

• Own daily execution of build plan across assigned work centers (safety, quality, delivery)
• Lead supervisors and technicians to achieve takt-based production targets
• Identify and escalate production blockers to Engineering, Quality, or Program teams
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Design Engineering to resolve build issues and improve manufacturability
• Drive adherence to work instructions, planning, and configuration control
• Monitor and improve key production metrics (throughput, labor hours, rework, scrap)
• Ensure staffing plans and shift coverage support program milestones
• Maintain visual management of production status and recovery plans
• Support implementation of PFMEA-driven process controls and standard work
• Maintain schedule accuracy and sequence of integration

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-complexity manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of experience leading production teams in an assembly or fabrication environment
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering and Design teams
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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

Pay

Base salary range: $125,000 – $180,000 USD (California). Salary varies based on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Benefits

• Company equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off: up to 20+ days for exempt staff and 10+ days for non-exempt staff, with annual cash-out for unused vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• Discounts and perks
• Free snacks, drip coffee, onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch

U.S. export control compliance: The role requires access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls. Candidates must be U.S. persons (citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.