Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Engineer

AST SpaceMobile • Midland, TX

7h

About The Position

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Summary:
AST is looking for an Engineer who will assist in developing, evaluating, and improve manufacturing methods and processes for the purpose of sustaining the manufacture of existing products as well as the introduction of new products.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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. Experience in Technical Writing a plus.
• 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.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level