Associate Quality Engineer

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.

You will support inspection plans, Material Review Boards, failure review boards, and root cause corrective actions while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supplier quality engineers to address non-conforming materials and improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support to develop and implement/deploy quality inspection plans and checklist for receiving inspection, in process inspection, and final inspection
• Support Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, ensure disposition of discrepant materials by the cross-functional team.
• Support Root Cause and Corrective Actions with the cross functional team to identify discrepancy drivers and assist with the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supplier quality engineers to facilitate root cause and corrective actions at the supplier regarding non-conforming and discrepant materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Quality software

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality Assurance or related field

Job description

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.

Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing methods to inspect, test, and evaluate the reliability of manufacturing processes, products, and production equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to develop and implement/deploy quality inspection plans and checklist for receiving inspection, in process inspection, and final inspection
• Support Material Review Boards, Failure Review Boards, ensure disposition of discrepant materials by the cross-functional team.
• Support Root Cause and Corrective Actions with the cross functional team to identify discrepancy drivers and assist with the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supplier quality engineers to facilitate root cause and corrective actions at the supplier regarding non-conforming and discrepant materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship in a quality or engineering position
• 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance or a related role, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.

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.

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.