Senior Industralization Engineer

Job Title

Your responsibilities include:

The Why

To end COPV failure in spaceflight.

Blackwave manufactures carbon structural components for rockets, and satellites – with the ambition to make space access as reliable and scalable as automotive production. That demands a manufacturing operation that grows with us: process-stable, reproducible, and ramp-up-proof. That's where you come in.

The What

Be the process mastermind of our manufacturing operation.

At Blackwave, you coordinate production engineering across all teams, set priorities on open issues, and drive our manufacturing processes toward serial production standards – scalable, resilient, and ready for every ramp-up.

Drive & Improve Processes

Systematically analyze production processes for scalability and robustness – then actively raise the bar.

Own and maintain a structured, always-current list of open points across all production steps.

Set the Standards

Implement 5S standards at workstations and in material handling – consistently and sustainably.

Push fixture and tooling improvements from concept through manufacturing, implementation, and verification.

Machine Performance

Coordinate stakeholders and engineers when scoping new machines, ensuring performance reliably meets requirements.

Space-to-Automotive Mindset: you understand the sensitivity of the space industry and translate it into robust, scalable manufacturing processes

Lean & CI Methods: proven experience with Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and related tools to improve throughput, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement

Risk Management:

identify production risks early, develop mitigation plans, and support successful production ramp-ups

Root Cause Mastery: experienced in structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and FMEA, turning production issues into sustainable corrective actions

Cross-functional Communicator: translate shopfloor realities into clear inputs for Planning, Engineering, QA, and Management while keeping stakeholders aligned

Shopfloor Driven: enjoy working hands-on with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and operators to solve problems where they occur

Thrives in Complexity: comfortable operating in fast-changing environments, balancing immediate production needs with long-term process improvements

Change Agent: support the introduction of new technologies, equipment, and processes while helping teams adapt and grow

Languages:

Fluent German and English (C1 level) essential

Location:

Regular on-site presence required across our Garching and Taufkirchen locations

Ownership & creative freedom – you actively shape how we bring aerospace components to serial production

Flexible hours & mobile working – work-life balance is a real commitment, not a talking point

Start-up spirit meets aerospace – flat hierarchies, fast decisions, genuine room for initiative

Personalized benefits – choose between Germany Ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Givve Card

Fresh food daily – shared lunches with healthy, varied dishes