AST SpaceMobile
Quality Engineer (Mon-Thurs days)
Midland, Texas, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
Project ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementIntellectual PropertyCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability
About the role
- This Shift 1 is a day shift working Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (4x10's).
- This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed.
- Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands..
Responsibilities
- Prepare, maintain, and review quality assurance procedures to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and government requirements.
- Support implementation and execution of Product Assurance Plans (PAPs), policies, and program strategies.
- Maintain documentation, traceability, and inspection records in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation standards and methods.
- Create sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions for manufacturing teams.
- Monitor production cycles and perform regular testing to identify defects, reliability risks, or performance issues early.
- Support inspection and quality control activities for satellite system/subsystem integration and test, including flight hardware/software, ground support equipment, tooling, and calibrations.
- Evaluate plant-wide processes and drive manufacturing efficiency improvements through process control or design changes.
- Perform quality reviews and manage disposition of nonconforming material.
- Generate reports and support MRB activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
- 3+ years of quality engineering or related experience required.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with piece-part, assembly, and system-level inspections and verifications.
- Education
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience within aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience working with Quality Management Systems and regulated production environments.
- Experience leading or supporting root cause and corrective action initiatives.
- Experience working in evolving, fast-paced production or cleanroom environments.
Nice to have
- Spacecraft or satellite hardware experience in cleanroom settings.
- MRB/PR experience
- QMRB certification a plus.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications.
- ASQE certification.
- Experience with program or project management tools.
- Knowledge of export control and ITAR requirements.
- Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
Skills
- Documentation/QMS platforms
- Engineering drawings and inspection equipment/tools
- Prolonged periods working at a desk and computer.
- Frequent movement throughout production and integration facilities.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen or Permanent Resident required
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