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Production Operator (all genders) - Aerospace

Garching
Full-time
Permanent employee

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHAT
You work directly in production and ensure parts are manufactured precisely and reliably. You operate machines, keep processes running, and make sure work is completed carefully, consistently, and according to defined standards.

THE WHY
To end COPV failure in spaceflight.
Production defines performance. If processes are unstable, nothing works.

YOUR IMPACT
You don't just operate machines. You make reliable production possible.

You ensure:
  • Parts are manufactured precisely and reliably
  • Production processes run safely and consistently
  • Quality standards and defined processes are followed
Your tasks in detail and by priority
Operate production equipment and keep processes running reliably.

→ High Performance: Work precisely and consistently
Clean, grind, assemble, and prepare parts according to defined processes.

→ Accountability: Take ownership of quality and results
Follow structured workflows, document work steps, and maintain a clean workspace.

→ Candor: Identify and communicate issues openly
Work closely with production and quality, identify issues, and suggest improvements.

→ Togetherness: Solve problems together and support the team
Contribute to improving processes and production performance with initiative and curiosity.

→ Playfulness: Stay curious and find better ways to get things done

YOUR PROFILE

Must-Haves
  • Hands-on experience with tools, machines, or ideally metal — from a job, workshop, or hobby
  • Quick grasp of new tasks and a careful, reliable way of working
  • Hands-on mindset and enjoyment of taking action
  • English at least B2 level
  • Availability between 6am and 10pm for 8 hours; two-shift system, no weekends or bank holidays required
  • Training in a manual trade (e.g. locksmith, carpenter, metalworker, vehicle mechanic) or equivalent skills learned another way
Nice to have
  • Experience in production or manufacturing
  • German skills for daily collaboration
Career changers are welcome.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card 
  • Healthy & social lunch culture: Fresh meals during shared lunch breaks 
  • High level of autonomy & real impact: You own a critical seam in the business — between what we sell and what we build 
  • Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas 
  • Stunning views: Rooftop terrace with views of the Alps in Taufkirchen, or indoor garden in Garching-Hochbrück 
  • Growth opportunities: Work on technically demanding projects with real stakes 
  • We live our team culture: From tech talks to team events and after-work gatherings — we celebrate success together 
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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.

More information at Blackwave.com and the procurement platform COPV.com.