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Manufacturing Coordinator, Integration (2nd Shift) at Vast · Katori

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, 2nd shift, reporting to the Supervisor,Integration, to support Haven-1 Manufacturing within the Integration team. This role is responsible for coordinating, ensuring material delivery meets with schedule timelines. You’ll be working cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and quality assurance teams to maintain production flow and resolve any blockers proactively.

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

Shift hours:

Second Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities:

Oversee, monitor, and facilitate the movement of components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure timely progression through our Vast locations.
Coordinate the physical transfer of components across various stages including purchasing, receiving inspection, inventory, and relevant work centers.
Coordinate outside processing of components and liaise with the purchasing team to ensure timely delivery.
Support logistics operations by optimizing workflow staging as necessary.
Maintain accuracy and integrity of system data in collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to align with demands and schedules.
Generate and maintain reports highlighting requirements, milestones, and limitations for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with schedulers, and managers to fulfill action requirements.
Communicate effectively and escalate issues promptly across various platforms and to specific stakeholders.
Escalate issues such as part shortages, purchase order delays, and discrepancies in BOM to relevant departments.
Collaborate with engineers and the planning team on the release of runs.
Follow schedules through effective planning and shortage management coordination.

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

2+ years of experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
2+ years of Smartsheet.
Highly detail oriented and self starter.
Forklift experience.

Additional Requirements:

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs 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 holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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