Thermal Blanket Fabrication Supervisor

The role

The Thermal Blanket Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations, personnel, and production activities for thermal blanket fabrication for satellite platforms. This role ensures products meet engineering and quality standards while maintaining schedule and safety compliance.

What you will do

• Supervise a team of Thermal Blanket Fabrication Technicians in cutting, sewing, assembly, and installation of thermal insulation materials
• Coordinate workflow, assign tasks, and monitor progress
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and pattern data
• Conduct in-process inspections and support quality checks
• Train and mentor technicians on fabrication techniques, material handling, and safety practices
• Maintain accurate production records, material usage logs, and documentation
• Identify process inefficiencies and collaborate with engineering on continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols
• Manage inventory levels of films, foils, adhesives, and fasteners
• Enforce company safety standards

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Aerospace Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum of 5+ years total experience, including supervisory experience
• 3+ years in fabrication, assembly, or production supervision
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, quality, and production teams
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a standard office and cleanroom environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on fabrication tasks
• Up to 25% travel to other AST facilities (Midland, TX and other production/test sites)

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace or satellite manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with thermal blanket fabrication, MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation), or composite materials
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and cleanroom manufacturing practices
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP production tracking systems

About the company

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. The SpaceMobile network is designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet.