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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

AST SpaceMobile · Homestead, Florida, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
AST SpaceMobile's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of AST SpaceMobile's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at AST SpaceMobile
high
231 stale, 6 reposted of 231 open
Hiring momentum
268 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AST SpaceMobile's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AST SpaceMobile.

About this role

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will oversee and optimize the manufacturing processes for the Cover Glass Integrated Solar Cell production line. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, improving production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while providing technical support and mentoring junior engineers.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AST SpaceMobile as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
  • 5–10 years of experience in high-tech manufacturing, preferably in photovoltaic, semiconductor, or display panel industries
  • Strong knowledge of glass processing, solar module assembly, laser operations, or thin-film technology
  • Experience with statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab), MES systems, and CAD software, or similar
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional project management and production scaling

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar quality/environmental standards
  • Knowledge of automation systems, robotics, and cleanroom manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with FMEA, DOE, and SPC implementation

Worth weighing

  • Split work environment between cleanroom manufacturing floor and engineering office
  • Occasional travel to vendor or partner facilities required
  • Occasional off-hours support for shift operations or emergencies

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Listed by AST SpaceMobile on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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