astspacemobile · Midland, Texas, United States
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight. Position Overview We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes that support both the ongoing production of existing products and the successful introduction of new products. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, optimizing equipment performance, supporting capital projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Assess new product concepts and designs for manufacturability and provide recommendations to R&D and Product Engineering teams. Develop manufacturing methods and processes that achieve safety, quality, cost, and production objectives. Conduct proof-of-principle and proof-of-concept studies. Design and implement manufacturing processes, including layouts, tooling, fixturing, programming, testing, and documentation. Continuously improve production methods using Six Sigma methodologies and engineering best practices. Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations Participate in and lead Safety, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Qualify new and modified products through all phases of the manufacturing process. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to eliminate production losses. Train operations personnel on new processes, procedures, and protocols. Develop and maintain equipment lifecycle plans, including installation, qualification, maintenance, upgrades, commissioning, validation, and acceptance testing. Lead equipment capability assessments and identify production bottlenecks. Support commi…
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