Technical Excellence Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes for existing and new products. Drive process improvements, optimize equipment performance, support capital projects, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess product concepts and designs for manufacturability.
• Develop manufacturing methods and processes meeting safety, quality, cost, and production objectives.
• Conduct proof-of-principle and proof-of-concept studies.
• Design and implement layouts, tooling, fixturing, programming, testing, and documentation.
• Improve production methods using Six Sigma and engineering best practices.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for manufacturing operations.
• Lead safety, Kaizen, continuous improvement, equipment capability, process optimization, automation, and capital investment initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop equipment lifecycle plans and support commissioning, validation, qualification, maintenance, upgrades, and acceptance testing.
• Manage capital equipment projects, including scope, budget, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and New Product Introduction teams.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.

Experience:

• Associate Level: 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Mid-Level: Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Senior Level: 4-8 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, continuous improvement, technical documentation, and training materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CAD/CAM software, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of statistics, capability studies, tooling, gauging, and Six Sigma.
• Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Core Quality Tools, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, concurrent engineering, CAD software, ERP, MES, PLM systems, and robotic manufacturing equipment.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, collaboration, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, time management, prioritization, change management, and attention-to-detail skills.

Technology Stack:

• Microsoft Office Suite, CAD/CAM software, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, NetSuite ERP, Solumina MES, PLM systems, statistical analysis tools, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office and manufacturing environments; stand, walk, and move through production facilities; use computers and office equipment; occasionally lift and carry materials, tools, or equipment; safely work around machinery; and travel between production areas for equipment evaluations and project activities.

This job description may not include all duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned or the scope may change according to business demands. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at-will Employer.