AST SpaceMobile · 14 hours ago
Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Engineer
Midland, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expAST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices. They are seeking an Engineer to assist in developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods and processes for existing and new products.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assess new product concepts and designs for manufacturability and provide such assessment and recommendations to R&D/Product Engineering
Develop methods and processes to manufacture new products in the safest manner, at the desired quality standards, and at the lowest cost to meet projected demand in a timely manner
Conduct proof of principle or proof of concept studies
Conduct detailed process design, including layouts, tooling, fixturing, programming testing and documentation
Continuously improve current production methods using Six-Sigma methodologies and utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards
Provide technical know-how to troubleshoot problems in current production
Participate or Lead Safety, Kaizen, and other initiatives
Responsible for qualifying new or modified product throughout the processes to completion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 8 years of equivalent experience
0-3 experience in manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment
Proficient with use of computer and software applications including MS Office products, CAD/CAM
Understanding of tooling & fixture design
Understanding of tooling, gauging, Six Sigma and capability studies
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to write instruction manuals, work instructions and process procedures
Must have strong organizational and project management skills
Must be able to write, read, and speak English
Must have excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communications and leadership skills with strong organizational and time management skills
US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
Preferred
Experience in pFMEA and Lean Manufacturing
Experience in Liaison/Concurrent engineering environment
Experience in AutoCAD, Inventor or other
Experience in ERP/MES/PLM systems. Solumina (MES), NetSuite (ERP), Fusion360 (PLM)
Experience in supporting operations using robotic equipment
History of process improvements and new process design based on advancements in technology and changing environment of manufacturing using Six Sigma principles
Black Belt Six Sigma (DMAIC) certification
Company
AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile is a space-based broadband cellular network company for unmodified mobile devices.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.92BKey Investors
Trinity CapitalAtlas Credit PartnersRakuten,Vodafone
2025-10-22Post Ipo Equity· $157.22M
2025-10-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-07Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Shanti Gupta
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Johnson
Member Board of Directors
Recent News
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