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Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Tooling

AST SpaceMobileMidland, Texas, United States
On-site Full-time

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Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Development & OptimizationDevelop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes for both new and existing products. Draft and maintain process documentation such as work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, and SOPs. Conduct time studies, capacity modeling, and line balancing to enhance throughput and efficiency. Identify and mitigate bottlenecks to ensure stable and repeatable production performance. Lean Manufacturing & Continuous ImprovementImplement Lean methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, VSM, and structured root-cause problem solving. Drive enhancements in cycle time, takt time, yield, and overall process quality. Support TPM initiatives and improve OEE metrics across production assets. Lead continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction and operational excellence. Automation & Equipment EngineeringSpecify, design, and implement automated equipment, robotics, vision systems, PLC-based controls, and automated test equipment (ATE). Collaborate with external vendors for equipment sourcing, installation, commissioning, and validation. Assist in automation programming using PLCs, Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools. Conduct equipment capability studies, including Gage R&R, MSA, Cp/Cpk, and validation assessments.

About the job

AST SpaceMobile is pioneering the world's first and only global cellular broadband network in space, designed to operate with standard, unmodified mobile devices. Our innovative technology, protected by a robust portfolio of intellectual property and patents, caters to both commercial and governmental needs. We are dedicated to bridging the connectivity gap experienced by the five billion mobile subscribers globally and ensuring broadband access for billions more who remain unconnected.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a crucial role in developing, optimizing, and automating production processes tailored for high-reliability automotive and aerospace manufacturing. This position is essential for driving comprehensive process design, equipment implementation, and ongoing improvement initiatives, ensuring safe, repeatable, and efficient production outcomes. The engineer will collaborate across various functions, including design, quality, and operations teams, to facilitate new product introduction (NPI), enhance manufacturability, and expand production capacity within regulated, quality-critical environments.

About AST SpaceMobile

At AST SpaceMobile, we are on the cutting edge of technology, committed to creating a space-based cellular broadband network that provides connectivity to everyone, everywhere. Our innovative solutions are designed to meet the needs of both commercial enterprises and government agencies, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age.

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