Alexander Hreiz

Alexander Hreiz is an experienced manufacturing engineer with a strong background in aerospace engineering, holding both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. At Vast, Alexander served as Staff Manufacturing Engineer and Senior Manager for Structures & Sub-Assemblies Manufacturing from February to July 2025. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Manager of Machine Shop at Relativity Space, where Alexander led a team of approximately 75 individuals and managed significant machining assets, successfully doubling the team size in 2024. Previously, Alexander contributed to Virgin Orbit as Senior Manager and Manager of Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering, achieving 100% retention within the team during challenging circumstances. Earlier career roles also include Lead Manufacturing Engineer at Zoox Inc. and Manufacturing Engineer, with a notable achievement in supervising development units.