AST SpaceMobile

Supplier Quality Engineer

AST SpaceMobile

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with US-based suppliers, serving as the primary contact for quality-related matters.
  • Conduct supplier facility and process audits to verify compliance with internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Investigate and resolve supplier-related quality issues by identifying root causes and driving corrective and preventive actions.
  • Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements within the supplier network, with a focus on defect reduction and cost optimization.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of supplier performance, audits, source inspections, and corrective actions.
  • Communicate quality findings, risks, and recommendations effectively to engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.
  • Perform source inspections on mechanical assemblies, including review of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), sampling inspection plans, material traceability, and special processing.
  • Conduct supplier onboarding for new US suppliers, including on-site assessments and verification of contractual and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
  • A minimum of 3 years in supplier development, supplier quality, or production quality within the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including production lines and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Knowledge of GD&T with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience performing part inspections using standard hand tools (calipers, pin gauges, height gauges, radius gauges).
  • Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, AS9100, ISO 9001, and similar industry certifications or regulatory frameworks.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% within the US for on-site supplier assessments and source inspections.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier developmentsupplier qualityproduction qualitymanufacturing processeslean manufacturingGD&Tpart inspectionsFirst Article Inspection Reportsmaterial traceabilitycorrective actions
Soft Skills
relationship managementcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detail
Certifications
AS9100ISO 9001ITARDFARS