Quality Engineer- Night Shift

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

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality assurance support to the product development team, resolving bugs, defects, and other potential issues and ensuring that specifications are met.

This position is the night shift which is Monday through Thursday 6 pm to 4 am (4x10s) with a 10% shift pay premium.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and review quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and or government requirements

Develop sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions for use by manufacturing in monitoring and reducing variation

Support the implementation of Product Assurance Plans (PAPs) and implement program strategies, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with internal practices and requirements

Analyze data of production runs to ensure parts produced meet customer requirements

Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation

Drive manufacturing efficiency improvements by evaluating plant-wide processes and applying process control methods or process changes as necessary

Perform quality reviews and drive disposition of nonconforming material and generate corresponding reports

Process, investigate, and disposition RMAs

Monitor production cycles and perform tests and evaluations to identify potential malfunctions and reliability issues as early as possible

Assist in quality inspection and control for satellite system and subsystem integration and testing activities including flight hardware and software integration and testing, ground support equipment, calibrations, tooling, and safety

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with program offices, other AST organizations, vendors, and contractors

Review practices, procedures, and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and reduce risk to product and program quality

Provide support to the quality engineering department

Ensure assigned parts meet company quality requirements

Review design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and quality manuals to understand requirements and functional intent

Work with senior engineers to perform inspection analyses, failure analyses, and testing

Review corrective actions implemented in the production process

Identify root causes of production problems and recommend or implement corrective measures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required

Experience

Minimum of three years of related experience required

Five or more years of quality system experience in an aerospace, aviation, or military manufacturing environment

Experience reading engineering blueprints and drawings

Ability to work in environments with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules

Spacecraft experience in a clean room setting

Experience leading RCCAs

Ability to develop performance metrics and take appropriate action

Working knowledge of manufacturing and production standards in the aerospace industry

Solid understanding of QMS principles and processes for complex electronics used in space applications

Familiarity with piece-part, assembly-level, and system-level inspection and verification practices

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to learn production sequences and company quality standards

Experience in Design Readiness Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and

Manufacturing Readiness Reviews

Knowledge of Quality Systems and Processes

Experience with Preliminary Review (PR) and Material Review Board (MRB); current QMRB certification is a plus

Lean or Six Sigma quality engineering and root cause corrective action certifications

Experience with program and project management tools

ASQE certification

Understanding of export control and ITAR requirements

Technology Stack

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Manufacturing process control and inspection tools

Data analysis and reporting tools

Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software

Program and project management tools

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer

Ability to traverse production and manufacturing facilities

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as required

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 …