Operative Teamlead NDT Inspection and Test (all genders) - Aerospace

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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.

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Operative Teamlead NDT Inspection and Test (all genders) - Aerospace

Garching / Full-time / Permanent employee

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHY

To end COPV failure in spaceflight.

Quality is not defined in reviews. It is built in inspection. If inspection fails, everything fails.

THE WHAT

You lead the inspection and testing team in daily operations. You ensure:

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Lassen Sie sich diese Chance nicht entgehen und bewerben Sie sich schnell, wenn Ihre Erfahrungen und Fähigkeiten mit der folgenden Beschreibung übereinstimmen.
all inspections are executed reliably

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quality is measurable and traceable

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the team performs under real conditions

You are not a distant manager. You are part of execution.

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100% inspection coverage

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No unverified parts

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Immediate escalation of issues

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Stable process flow

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Operational team leadership

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Clear inspection standards and processes

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Structured documentation

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On-the-job coaching and team guidance

→ Togetherness & Candor: Lead clearly. Support directly.

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Identify process weaknesses

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Implement improvements

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Collaborate with engineering and production

→ Playfulness: Improve through action.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

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Background in quality, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or similar

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Experience in inspection / testing / quality, production environments

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Initial leadership experience (hands-on)

Skillset

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Strong understanding of inspection processes

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Experience with measurement tools

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Structured and practical mindset

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Ability to lead in an operational environment

Blackwave Code in Action

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Accountability. Own quality and team performance.

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Candor: Address issues immediately.

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Togetherness: Lead from within the team.

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Playfulness: Continuously improve execution.

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High Performance: Lead under pressure. Stay operational. xtyydxe

WHAT WE OFFER

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High level of autonomy & real impact: Be part of shaping our high-tech production landscape

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Flexible working hours & remote work options based on mutual agreement

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Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas

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Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card

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Healthy & social lunch culture: Enjoy fresh meals during shared lunch breaks

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Stunning views: Wind down on our rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the Alps

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Growth opportunities: Work on exciting projects and learn from inspiring people

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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-51678 for your application.

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