Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

AST SpaceMobile is building the first global cellular broadband network in space, aiming to eliminate connectivity gaps for mobile subscribers. The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring successful product transitions from design to production.

Responsibilities

• Assess new product concepts and designs for manufacturability, providing recommendations to R&D/Product Engineering
• Develop methods and processes for manufacturing new products in the safest, most cost-effective manner while meeting quality standards and production demand
• Conduct proof-of-principle or proof-of-concept studies to validate manufacturing approaches
• Design detailed manufacturing processes, including layouts, tooling, fixtures, programming, testing, and documentation
• Continuously improve existing production methods using Six Sigma methodologies and knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, equipment capabilities, assembly techniques, and quality standards
• Troubleshoot technical issues in current production and provide engineering support to operations
• Participate in or lead Safety, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the qualification of new or modified products through manufacturing processes to final completion

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline OR 8 years of equivalent experience
• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD/CAM tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare instructions, procedures, and documentation
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Ability to work on the production floor as needed, including standing, walking, and interacting with equipment
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods
• Understanding of tooling, gauging, Six Sigma principles, and capability studies
• Experience in technical writing (procedures, work instructions)
• Exposure to process development and manufacturing engineering in aerospace or high-tech production

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline OR 8 years of equivalent experience
• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient with MS Office and CAD/CAM tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare instructions, procedures, and documentation
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Ability to work on the production floor as needed, including standing, walking, and interacting with equipment
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods

Nice to Haves

• Understanding of tooling, gauging, Six Sigma principles, and capability studies
• Experience in technical writing (procedures, work instructions)
• Exposure to process development and manufacturing engineering in aerospace or high-tech production