# Industrialization Project Leader at AST SpaceMobile

- Company: AST SpaceMobile
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://ast-science.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Midland, Texas, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-13
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4723927005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ast-spacemobile-industrialization-project-leader/

## 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

Tags: Technical Excellence