Manufacturing Systems Coordinator

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 Systems Coordinator , reporting to the Manufacturing Systems Manager, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities:

Develop, organize, and maintain Manufacturing Systems SOPs, user guides, quick-reference materials, starter packages, and best-practice documentation to support consistent use of Manufacturo and other manufacturing systems

Own the organization and maintenance of Manufacturing Systems documentation in Confluence, ensuring guidance is current, standardized, and easily accessible to manufacturing users

Create and distribute Manufacturing Systems bulletins communicating new Manufacturo features, capabilities, standards, process changes, and other relevant updates to factory users

Coordinate bi-weekly manufacturing communications across Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Systems, highlighting new tools, improvements, standards, and key developments

Support the development, documentation, implementation, and auditing of Manufacturing Systems standards across production areas

Partner with area managers and functional owners to audit Production Lines, Work Centers, Locations, and related factory structures for alignment with established standards

Coordinate identified factory structure changes with the appropriate system and process owners and support alignment between MES structures and the live factory map

Communicate data-hygiene issues identified by Manufacturing Systems leadership to responsible owners, coordinate corrective actions, and track actions through closure

Support tracking and coordination of selected Manufacturo tickets requiring cross-functional follow-up and maintain visibility to outstanding actions

Collect, organize, and distribute weekly manufacturing performance metrics to production teams and area leadership

Consolidate performance metrics and existing analysis into a standardized Monthly Manufacturing Review for manufacturing leadership

Maintain and coordinate manufacturing area TVs, dashboards, visual management displays, and performance metrics to ensure information is current, standardized, and visible to production teams

Identify recurring gaps in Manufacturing Systems understanding or adherence and develop documentation, communication, or training materials to improve user adoption and standardization

Work directly with production teams and manufacturing leaders on the factory floor to reinforce standards, gather feedback, and improve the usability of Manufacturing Systems documentation and processes

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production operations, manufacturing support, quality, supply chain, or a related environment

Familiarity with manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop-floor operations

Experience creating or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, training materials, process documentation, or similar standardized guidance

Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, stakeholders, and actions through completion

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate processes and requirements into clear guidance for manufacturing users

Experience working with production metrics, dashboards, spreadsheets, or basic performance reporting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or equivalent productivity tools, including spreadsheets and presentation software

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies in data, documentation, processes, and adherence to established standards

Ability to work cross-functionally with production employees, supervisors, engineers, and manufacturing support organizations

Ability and willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting users, conducting audits, and verifying standards

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Information Systems, Business, or a related field

Experience conducting process, standards, 5S, quality, or manufacturing systems audits

Experience with manufacturing KPIs, visual management, dashboards, tiered accountability, or production performance reviews

Experience working with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ERP/MRP system, or other manufacturing software platform

Experience with Manufacturo or a similar Manufacturing Execution System

Experience supporting MES implementation, adoption, training, or continuous improvement activities

Familiarity with manufacturing master-data concepts including Production Lines, Work Centers, Locations, routings, work orders, and production structures

Experience with Confluence or another knowledge-management or documentation platform

Experience developing and delivering introductory training or orientation for manufacturing users

Experience working in aerospace, automotive, medical device, or another high-complexity manufacturing environment

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work onsite in Long Beach, California

Ability to work directly in an active manufacturing environment for extended periods

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary to support critical production or mission milestones

Ability to travel between Vast facilities in the Long Beach area as required

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range: California

$19.32 — $31.47 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 healt