Production Specialist

Vast is looking for a(n) Production Specialist, reporting to the Director, Production, 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. 

• →Process Improvement: Lead and support projects that improve production workflows, standardize processes, increase efficiency, and eliminate recurring operational gaps
• →Hands-On Training: Develop and implement practical, hands-on training for production technicians to improve technical skills, cross-training, and overall team capability
• →Department Support: Work directly with production managers to identify resource, process, and technical gaps, providing hands-on support to improve execution and meet production commitments
• →Development and Flight Hardware: Flex between development builds and flight hardware production based on business priorities, understanding the different requirements for each environment
• →Technical Execution: Apply practical experience in integration,Structures,  testing, OTW, rolling, and welding to support production activities, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve technical blockers
• →Standardization: Establish and improve work instructions, training materials, best practices, and repeatable processes across production departments
• →Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Quality, Test, and other support teams to resolve production issues and improve execution
• →Operational Flexibility: Pivot between departments, projects, and technical responsibilities as priorities change, supporting the organization's most critical needs
• →Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve technician utilization, reduce bottlenecks, strengthen cross-training, and minimize single points of failure

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or hardware production environment

• Experience supporting both development hardware and flight hardware production
• Practical experience in multiple areas, including integration, testing, OTW, rolling, and welding
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and support production execution
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, or standard operating procedures
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technicians, supervisors, managers, and engineering teams
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work across multiple departments
• A proactive, self-directed approach to identifying problems and driving solutions
• Experience developing or delivering hands-on technical training
• Experience supporting production readiness, process development, and transition from development builds to flight hardware
• Experience with cross-training, skills matrices, and standard work
• Experience working in integration, test, or other hardware-intensive manufacturing environments

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate