Production Operator - Filament Winding / Overwrap (a...

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html Production Operator – Filament Winding & Overwrap (all genders)Garching, Taufkirchen / Full-time / Permanent employee About us

Blackwave designs, manufactures and ships flight-qualified, commercial off-the-shelf composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) for launch vehicles and satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, the company delivers COPVs from a standardized portfolio with flight heritage. The approach reduces lead time from months to days while ensuring that each tank is qualified and flight-ready. Blackwave's mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.

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Production Operator – Filament Winding & Overwrap (all genders)

Garching, Taufkirchen / Full-time / Permanent employee YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHAT

To end COPV failure in spaceflight.

Performance is built in the process, not just in the design. A stable winding process is essential for producing high-quality components.

You operate filament winding machines to manufacture high-pressure composite tanks, ensuring components are produced to specification, processes remain stable, and quality stays consistently high.

Winding & Machine Operation

• Operate filament winding machines, including process parameter monitoring
• Perform pre- and post-processing tasks (e.g. vacuum bagging, curing preparation, unpacking)
• Ensure stable machine operation and prevent production downtime

Quality & Process Discipline

• Inspect components during and after production
• Never pass on defective or uninspected parts
• Report process deviations immediately
• Follow defined work instructions, maintain accurate documentation, and keep the workplace organized

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with QA and cross-functional teams
• ommunicate issues and deviations openly and early

Identify process deviations and contribute improvement ideas

YOUR PROFILE

• Experience in manufacturing, CNC/machine operation, metalworking, plastics, automotive, or a comparable production environment
• Technical training is an advantage but not required
• Hands-on mindset with a precise and structured way of working
• Strong understanding of quality standards and manufacturing tolerances
• Willingness to work shifts
• Basic technical understanding

MINDSET (Blackwave Code)

• Accountability: You take ownership of every part you produce
• High Performance: Quality is consistent, never accidental
• Candor: You speak up immediately when something is wrong
• Togetherness: You work seamlessly as part of the team
• Playfulness: xfmxmju You actively identify and implement process improvements

WHAT WE OFFER

• High level of autonomy & real impact: Be part of shaping our high-tech production landscape
• Flexible working hours & remote work options based on mutual agreement
• Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas
• Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card
• Healthy & social lunch culture: Enjoy fresh meals during shared lunch breaks
• Stunning views: Wind down on our rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the Alps
• Growth opportunities: Work on exciting projects and learn from inspiring people
• We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings – we celebrate success together

Please refer to reference number YF-50520 for your application.

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