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CNC Operator (all genders)

Garching, Taufkirchen
Full-time
Permanent employee

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHAT
You own the precise and reliable production of high-precision components for spaceflight. You operate CNC milling machines, ensure consistent part quality, and keep production processes stable and on takt. You make sure every component meets its specifications before moving to the next production step.
 
THE WHY
To end COPV failure in spaceflight.
 In aerospace manufacturing, microns can define mission success. Every component must meet exact specifications, every process must be controlled, and every deviation must be addressed before it becomes a problem. Your work turns engineering requirements into reliable, high-quality components that meet the demands of spaceflight.
 
YOUR IMPACT
You don't just operate machines. You turn precision into production-ready reality.

 
You ensure:

  • Every component meets its specified tolerances
  • Quality is verified before parts move to the next production step
  • Production runs reliably, efficiently, and consistently

Your tasks in detail and by priority
 
You maintain stable machine operation and consistent output while meeting quality and takt time requirements.
 
→ High Performance: Deliver precision under pressure. Every part counts.
 
You follow established inspection procedures and never release unverified parts to the next production step.
 
→ Accountability: Own every part. No compromises on quality.
 
You communicate relevant production information, quality status, and open issues clearly to colleagues and across shifts.
 
→ Togetherness: Keep production connected. Work as one team.
 
You identify irregularities, deviations, and potential quality issues early.
 
→ Candor: Speak up early. Make problems visible.
 
You contribute practical ideas to improve machining processes, quality and production efficiency.
 
→ Playfulness: Challenge the status quo. Improve the system.

YOUR PROFILE

Must-Haves
  • Vocational training as a CNC machinist, industrial mechanic, or in a comparable technical field
  • Experience in CNC milling operation and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Confident use of measurement tools and a solid understanding of tolerances and quality requirements
  • Precise, structured, and quality-oriented working style, plus willingness to work shifts
  • Monday to Friday between 6 am and 10 pm (no night shifts, weekends, or public holidays
Nice to Have
  • Experience in Friction Stir Welding (FSW)
  • Experience in high-precision manufacturing or aerospace production

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 

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.