The SpaceMobile Network Our BlueBird satellites provide full broadband directly to standard smartphones without specialized hardware or phone modifications. Make video calls, browse the web, and use your apps at 4G and 5G speeds from anywhere on Earth.
About the role
The Industrialization Project Leader owns the day-to-day operational execution of industrialization projects, acting as the connective tissue between global Product and System Engineering teams, the NPI team, plant operations, and equipment/tooling suppliers. The role drives manufacturing feasibility work, plant process changes, and supplier-led equipment projects, and uses lean manufacturing methods on the floor to hit production rate and quality targets.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in industrialization, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering, ideally including supplier-facing project work
- Demonstrated experience leading equipment qualification, process transfer, or ramp-up projects with external suppliers
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools, Green Belt certification (or equivalent) preferred
- Comfortable working with global, cross-functional teams and adjusting to multiple time zones
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP, or equivalent) for performance and quality metrics
More about this role
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.
The Industrialization Project Leader owns the day-to-day operational execution of industrialization projects, acting as the connective tissue between global Product and System Engineering teams, the NPI team, plant operations, and equipment/tooling suppliers. The role drives manufacturing feasibility work, plant process changes, and supplier-led equipment projects, and uses lean manufacturing methods on the floor to hit production rate and quality targets.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Product and System Engineering teams across the globe and with the NPI team, ensuring industrialization needs are represented early in design decisions.
- Ensure manufacturing feasibility assessments are properly...
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