Technical Excellence Manufacturing Engineer
AST SpaceMobile · Midland, Texas, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 76 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 Technical Excellence Manufacturing Engineer at AST SpaceMobile will focus on developing and improving manufacturing methods and processes for existing and new products. Daily responsibilities include assessing product designs for manufacturability, conducting studies, optimizing equipment performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing operations. The role also involves leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing capital equipment projects.
- 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 degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment for Associate Level, 3 years for Mid-Level, and 4-8 years for Senior Level
- Experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, CAD/CAM software, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
- Knowledge of statistics, capability studies, tooling, gauging, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience creating technical documentation, work instructions, process procedures, and training materials
Nice to have
- Experience with PFMEA and Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Knowledge of Core Quality Tools, including Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and PFMEA
- Experience working in a liaison or concurrent engineering environment
- Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar CAD software
- Experience with ERP, MES, and PLM systems, including NetSuite, Solumina, and Fusion 360
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves both office and manufacturing environments, which may require physical activity and travel
- The job description states that additional tasks may be assigned, indicating potential variability in responsibilities
Summarised from AST SpaceMobile's posting. Read the full original.
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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