Manufacturing Engineer (NPI & Tooling)
AST SpaceMobile(3 days ago)
About this role
AST SpaceMobile is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace and automotive applications. The role involves process design, automation, continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with quality standards within regulated environments.
Required Skills
- Process Development
- Automation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Robotics
- Python
- CAD
- Controls
- Validation
- Quality Systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years experience in high-reliability manufacturing
- Experience in process automation, robotics, and equipment design
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, DFM/DFA
About AST SpaceMobile
ast-science.comAST SpaceMobile builds a space-based cellular broadband network that delivers direct-to-standard mobile phones from low-Earth orbit, extending existing carrier coverage into rural, maritime, and underserved areas. Its BlueBird satellites use large phased-array antennas and integrated ground/carrier systems to provide broadband without special user hardware. The company partners with major mobile operators worldwide and is commercially focused on connecting the billions of people who lack reliable mobile broadband.
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