Manufacturing Planner II, OTW

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.

Vast is looking for a Manufacturing Planner ll, Orbital Tube Welding reporting to the Supervisor, Manufacturing Planning, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

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.


• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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. 


• Basic knowledge of Additive manufacturing included but not limited to alloys, printers, post processing and material testing.

Additional Requirements:

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

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