Associate Manufacturing Engineer
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.
Position Overview
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will support the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods and processes to sustain current production and support the introduction of new products. This role contributes to manufacturing readiness, process optimization, and the successful transition of products from design to production.
Key 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.
