Vast
Manufacturing Systems Analyst New Long Beach, California, United States
Vast, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. 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. We are seeking a
Manufacturing Systems Analyst
MES & Data Integration reporting to the
Director of Operational Excellence
to serve as a strategic liaison between our Manufacturing Operations and Information Systems teams. This hybrid role bridges the gap between shop floor execution and digital transformation, ensuring our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) delivers high-impact functionality, data visibility, and continuous process improvement.This role will be instrumental in aligning business priorities, enforcing system governance, and optimizing data utilization to support Manufacturing performance and compliance. This will be a full-time, (exempt) position located in our Long Beach location. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact between Manufacturing and IT for MES-related initiatives. Prioritize MES feature and enhancement requests based on operational impact and business value. Define, enforce, and communicate roles, approval levels, and usage standards within MES. Lead work order lifecycle management strategies and system best practices Provide front-line MES support to Manufacturing, triaging system issues, answering user questions, and escalating to IS as needed.
Training & Change Management: Develop and deliver MES training tailored to Manufacturing end-users. Maintain up-to-date documentation, SOPs, and change logs for MES-related processes. Champion user adoption and facilitate effective system onboarding. Serve as a subject matter expert in MES backend data structure, tables, and relationships. Design and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau to meet operational and performance reporting needs. Collaborate with Manufacturing leaders to translate business questions into data-driven insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, IT, Engineering) to ensure MES capabilities align with evolving operational requirements. Participate in cross-functional projects and provide manufacturing-centric guidance on MES integrations.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related field. 37 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct MES exposure (Warp Drive, Manufacturo, Apriso, Ignition, etc). Proven experience with Tableau or other BI tools, SQL and database knowledge Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, work order management, and process governance. Excellent communication, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a bias for efficiency and system optimization.
Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with MES implementation or upgrades. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma. Exposure to ERP-MES integrations. Basic knowledge of MES requirements as they relate to AS9100 certification, including traceability, audit readiness, and process control. Familiarity with the unique demands of space manufacturingsuch as high design iteration, engineering integration, and evolving work instructions.
Additional Requirements: Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Pay Range Manufacturing Systems Analyst I: $90,000 - $120,000 Senior Manufacturing Systems Analyst II: $100,000 - $145,000 Salary Range: California $90,000 - $145,000 USD 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: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts 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
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. Apply for this job
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For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Vasts Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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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. We are seeking a
Manufacturing Systems Analyst
MES & Data Integration reporting to the
Director of Operational Excellence
to serve as a strategic liaison between our Manufacturing Operations and Information Systems teams. This hybrid role bridges the gap between shop floor execution and digital transformation, ensuring our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) delivers high-impact functionality, data visibility, and continuous process improvement.This role will be instrumental in aligning business priorities, enforcing system governance, and optimizing data utilization to support Manufacturing performance and compliance. This will be a full-time, (exempt) position located in our Long Beach location. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact between Manufacturing and IT for MES-related initiatives. Prioritize MES feature and enhancement requests based on operational impact and business value. Define, enforce, and communicate roles, approval levels, and usage standards within MES. Lead work order lifecycle management strategies and system best practices Provide front-line MES support to Manufacturing, triaging system issues, answering user questions, and escalating to IS as needed.
Training & Change Management: Develop and deliver MES training tailored to Manufacturing end-users. Maintain up-to-date documentation, SOPs, and change logs for MES-related processes. Champion user adoption and facilitate effective system onboarding. Serve as a subject matter expert in MES backend data structure, tables, and relationships. Design and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau to meet operational and performance reporting needs. Collaborate with Manufacturing leaders to translate business questions into data-driven insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, IT, Engineering) to ensure MES capabilities align with evolving operational requirements. Participate in cross-functional projects and provide manufacturing-centric guidance on MES integrations.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related field. 37 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with direct MES exposure (Warp Drive, Manufacturo, Apriso, Ignition, etc). Proven experience with Tableau or other BI tools, SQL and database knowledge Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, work order management, and process governance. Excellent communication, training, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a bias for efficiency and system optimization.
Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with MES implementation or upgrades. Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma. Exposure to ERP-MES integrations. Basic knowledge of MES requirements as they relate to AS9100 certification, including traceability, audit readiness, and process control. Familiarity with the unique demands of space manufacturingsuch as high design iteration, engineering integration, and evolving work instructions.
Additional Requirements: Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Pay Range Manufacturing Systems Analyst I: $90,000 - $120,000 Senior Manufacturing Systems Analyst II: $100,000 - $145,000 Salary Range: California $90,000 - $145,000 USD 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: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vasts 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
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. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select... U.S. Export Compliance Status * Select... 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 be considered for deemed export licensing. To assist Vast in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which ITAR/EAR status applies to you: Which company are you currently employed with? * (If not currently employed, please indicate 'N/A.') Select... 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 by22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise be considered for deemed export licensing. To assist Vast in assessing its export compliance obligations in relation to your application, please identify which ITAR/EAR status applies to you: U.S. Standard Demographic Questions
We invite our applicants to share their demographic background. These questions cover standard demographic details and ensures your anonymity. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our overall hiring process. How would you describe your gender identity? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your racial/ethnic background? (mark all that apply) Select... How would you describe your sexual orientation? (mark all that apply) Select... Do you identify as transgender? Select... Do you have a disability or chronic condition (physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, mental, emotional, or other) that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities, including mobility, communication (seeing, hearing, speaking), and learning? Select... Are you a veteran or active member of the United States Armed Forces? Select... Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Vasts Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form?
We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp . How do you know if you have a disability?
A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select...
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