Production Test Supervisor

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

 

Summary:

The Production Test Supervisor will be responsible for the production testing of complex electronic systems for our constellation of telecommunications satellites.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:​ 

• Supervise satellite electrical assembly test operations
• Oversight of personnel, ensuring the product being manufactured is being tested in accordance to all test procedures on time and within cost expectations
• 6S / housekeeping and overall effectiveness of shift operations
• Employee training and process auditing will also be required to support departmental objectives
• Motivate and engage employees, as well as build trust and confidence among the management team
• Build and maintain a successful partnership with both test and manufacturing engineering groups
• Support and engage the team in efforts to achieve operational metrics and goals

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder
• 5 years experience supervising groups of at least 5 direct employees
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors to motivate, engage, and build trust
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or related technical field 
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Experience directly supervising manufacturing operations and personnel
• Experience with PCB or related manufacturing environments

 

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 protect