Director, Subassemblies Manufacturing — Space Hardware

Vast; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 188,660 - 267,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and vacation policy

Meals on site and on-site perks

Job summary

Vast is seeking a Director of Sub Assemblies Manufacturing in Long Beach to lead the development and production readiness of critical mechanical, thermal, and life-support subassemblies for human-rated space stations. You will shape manufacturing strategy, drive cross-functional execution, and scale facilities and processes for high-reliability hardware.

You will own design for manufacturability, prototype-to-production transitions, and supplier strategy while building high-performing teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering or production leadership with 8+ years leading people.
• Experience manufacturing complex mechanical assemblies and high-reliability systems.
• Proven DFM, production readiness, and prototype-to-production transitions.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the manufacturing strategy for mechanical subassemblies, Thermal Control Systems (TCS), and Environmental Control & Life Support Systems (ECLSS).
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing execution across engineering, quality, supply chain, and test to drive production readiness.
• Translate program requirements and build cadence into manufacturing operating models and capacity roadmaps.
• Drive DFM, DFA, and DFT through early engagement with engineering and interfaces.
• Own prototype-to-production transitions and establish manufacturing work centers.
• Develop make/buy strategies and determine outsourcing needs for subassemblies.
• Establish manufacturing quality standards and compliance with AS9100 and NASA requirements.
• Drive manufacturing performance using MES, Jira, Tableau, and metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement across assembly, tubing, and thermal systems.
• Build and develop manufacturing teams and establish operating rhythm.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

DFM / DFA / DFT

Lean manufacturing

Regulated manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

PLM

MES/ERP

Jira

Job description

Vast is seeking a Director of Sub Assemblies Manufacturing in Long Beach to lead the development and production readiness of critical mechanical, thermal, and life-support subassemblies for human-rated space stations. You will shape manufacturing strategy, drive cross-functional execution, and scale facilities and processes for high-reliability hardware.

You will own design for manufacturability, prototype-to-production transitions, and supplier strategy while building high-performing teams and