# Manufacturing Engineer (NPI & Tooling)

Hiring organization: [AST SpaceMobile](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ast-spacemobile)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ffa1fca1-b49e-4eeb-b264-c01a7473e1e8

Listed on AST SpaceMobile's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Midland, TX

## Summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks a manufacturing engineer to design and optimize production processes for satellite and aerospace components, with responsibility for automation implementation, process documentation, and new product launches in a regulated environment. This role suits someone with deep automotive or aerospace manufacturing experience who can drive continuous improvement while managing the technical and compliance demands of high-reliability production.

_Our summary, not AST SpaceMobile's wording._

## Skills named

5S Methodology, 8D Problem Solving, CATIA, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Kaizen, LabVIEW, Lean Manufacturing, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), PLC Programming, Python, Robotics, Six Sigma, SolidWorks

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
- 10+ years in automotive, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing
- Process automation and robotics experience
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma background
- PFMEA, Control Plans, GD&T, and DFM/DFA development experience
- CAD tools proficiency
- Knowledge of regulated manufacturing quality systems and standards
- Hands-on floor support capability

## Nice to have

- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- PLC programming, robotics integration, or automation scripting experience
- Aerospace satellite assembly or automotive electronics experience
- ERP/MES systems and digital manufacturing platform knowledge
- Reliability engineering or environmental qualification testing background

Apply on AST SpaceMobile's site: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4661249005