Manufacturing Coordinator

Job description

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. 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. Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Coordinator, reporting to the Logistics Specialist, E-2 , to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. In this role, you will join a team with exciting momentum that has produced and successfully tested fully integrated engine development samples. You will be a key member who will help transition the system from development to production. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Hawthorne location. Responsibilities: • Support end to end flow of material from receiving through inspection, inventory, allocation, and use on the shop floor • Execute inventory, shipping, receiving, kitting, inspection, cycle counting, and material allocation activities to support production and development • Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving, Quality Inspection, Procurement, Inventory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, and the to keep material moving efficiently • Prepare, organize, stage, and prioritize received material for inspection to improve receiving speed, inspection flow, and parts-to-inventory cycle time • Maintain accurate transactions, labeling, storage, traceability, and segregation of material, including serialized, lot-controlled, bonded, MRB, and nonconforming inventory • Support machine shop and production floor readiness by ensuring required parts, raw material, consumables, kits, tools, and documentation are available when needed • Identify and implement process improvements that improve inventory accuracy, cycle count quality, receiving performance, material availability, and overall shop floor execution • Cross train to support other departments when needed. Minimum Qualifications • 2+ years of experience in inventory control, shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, logistics, production support, manufacturing operations, or a related field Preferred Skills & Experience • Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, or other high-reliability operating environments • Experience safely operating forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, carts, and other material handling equipment in a warehouse or manufacturing environment • Experience in the assembly and testing of propulsion systems • Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing, production, warehouse, or operations environment • Experience using ERP, MES, WMS, or similar systems to complete inventory transactions, material movements, receiving activity, or production support tasks • Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to inventory accuracy, traceability, documentation, and accountability • Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and respond quickly to changing production or shop-floor priorities Additional Requirements • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted Pay Range • Manufacturing Coordinator I: $19.00 - $25.00 • Manufacturing Coordinator II: $22.00 - $30.00 • Senior Manufacturing Coordinator: $28.00 - $38.00 Pay Range: California $19—$38 USD We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 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. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card