Supervisor, Additive Manufacturing New Long Beach, ...

OverviewAt 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, enabling long-term stays in space. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s 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.RoleVast is seeking a Supervisor of Additive Manufacturing to join our Long Beach team, reporting to the Manager of Additive Manufacturing. In this full-time, exempt role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our additive lab, ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety. Your leadership will directly support the development of the components and systems needed to design and build the world’s first artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations.ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day additive manufacturing operations across assigned shiftsLead a team of additive technicians, managing all equipment, post-processing, and quality control activitiesConduct daily team meetings to align on goals, handovers, and expectationsPartner with manufacturing planners to drive efficient scheduling and production prioritizationCollaborate with engineering and maintenance teams on process improvements and preventive maintenanceContinuously optimize additive platform operations for efficiency and scalabilityEnsure strict adherence to aerospace safety protocols, quality standards, and inspection requirementsMinimum Qualifications4+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years with metal additive manufacturing technology2+ years of experience leading a team or project(s)Experience with metal additive post-processing operations, including support removal, surface finishing, machining, and heat treatmentStrong communication and collaboration skillsPreferred Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining large-scale multi-laser powder bed platformsDemonstrated leadership experience with a proven track record of team managementAbility to adapt to changing priorities and drive process improvements and innovationAdditional RequirementsWillingness to work split shifts and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 25 lbs unassistedSalary Range: California$93,000 - $127,400 USDCompensation and BenefitsBase 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 benefits and perks, including:100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependentsFlexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staffPaid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insuranceAccess to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass creditsPersonalized mental healthcare through Spring HealthOther discounts and perksHigh-quality meals and snacks provided on-siteEqual OpportunityVast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17