# Industrial Engineer I **Vast** - **Location:** Long Beach, California, United States - **Workplace:** On-site - **Salary:** $84K–$120K - **Clearance:** None required - **Eligibility:** US person / green card - **Export control:** ITAR/EAR controlled - **Visa:** Not specified - **Discipline:** Engineering - **Seniority:** Junior - **Posted:** 2026-05-19 [Apply on Vast](https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4682957006?gh_jid=4682957006) [View on Outerspace Today](https://terminal.outerspacetoday.com /jobs/industrial-engineer-i-vast-4682957006) --- At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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. ## **Industrial Engineer I** The Industrial Engineer I supports the Operational Excellence team in improving manufacturing operations, production workflows, and business systems that enable efficient company operations. Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, this role works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and program teams to help optimize processes, improve operational performance, and support system-driven efficiency initiatives. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational processes across: - Manufacturing & production operations - Supply chain & procurement - Quality systems & corrective actions - Engineering change processes and production readiness - Program and operational planning - Assist with process mapping, workflow analysis, standard work documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Analyze production, operational, and business process data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities - Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving cycle time, increasing throughput, and enhancing quality - Help maintain and improve operational systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, WMS, and related manufacturing/business tools - Assist with data tracking, reporting, and KPI development for operational performance metrics - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, resource utilization, and production efficiency - Support workflow automation, process standardization, and system integration efforts - Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to operational and production issues - Support implementation, testing, and user adoption of new operational processes and systems - Ensure operational processes comply with company quality standards, safety requirements, and production objectives ### **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field - 0–2 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or related internship/co-op experience - Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and operational efficiency principles - Familiarity with manufacturing or business systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, or WMS through coursework, internships, or professional experience - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills - Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams - Strong communication and documentation skills ### **Preferred Qualifications** - Internship or project experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, automotive, or other complex production environments - Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies - Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, or industrial engineering tools - Basic understanding of production planning, capacity analysis, or manufacturing operations - Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL - Interest in operations optimization, systems thinking, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives Industrial Engineer I: $84,460 to $119,892 Pay Range: California$84,460—$119,892 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, 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](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-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. --- _Aggregated from the employer's public careers feed by Outerspace Today. Eligibility and pay fields are extracted for self-selection only; verify on the employer posting._