Team Lead - Quality Assurance Aerospace (m/f/d)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The What: As the Team Lead Quality Assurance at Blackwave, you are the architect of excellence and reliability. You will build, structure, and lead the QA department, ensuring our high-performance composite components meet the rigorous standards required for aerospace missions. From designing quality protocols to the final qualification of flight hardware, you ensure our technology is safe for the stars.

The Why: At Blackwave, we are developing the next generation of COPVs to end failure in spaceflight. Your leadership in QA is the final, vital link in our mission to set the benchmark for performance and reliability.

• Build and Empower: Take full ownership of the Quality Assurance team. You will be responsible for structuring the department, hiring specialists, and fostering a culture of precision and excellence from the ground up.
• Define Quality Standards: Develop, implement, and optimize QA processes and testing strategies for the prototype and serial production as well as supplier quality.
• Ensure Compliance: Oversee the qualification and documentation processes to ensure all products meet aerospace-specific regulatory and customer requirements.
• Root Cause Excellence: Lead cross-functional troubleshooting and non-conformance management to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing cycles.
• Strategic Growth: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Design teams to industrialize QA methods, ensuring scalability as we ramp up production.

YOUR PROFILE

• Educational Background: Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in leading teams, preferably within a high-tech manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• QA Expertise: 2+ years of deep knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., AS9100 or ISO 9001) and experience with composite material testing.
• Analytical Mindset: A practical, solution-oriented approach to complex technical challenges and a "first-time-right" mentality.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong team player with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse departments and with external stakeholders.
• Language Skills: Excellent English (at least C1); German skills are highly appreciated.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Freedom to Create: Extensive decision-making freedom and short decision paths – we trust your expertise to lead your team.
• Fresh Fuel Every Day: Shared lunch breaks with freshly prepared, varied meals to keep the team energized.
• Coffee Culture @ Blackwave: Enjoy premium coffee from our portafilter machine or join one of our barista courses.
• Choose Your Perk: Select from a Deutschland-Ticket, EGYM Wellpass, or a Give Card.
• Gear up for Take-off: Receive premium Blackwave team apparel during your onboarding.
• Grow in Aerospace: Expand your professional horizons in a high-growth company at the forefront of space technology.
• Rooftop Relaxation: End your day on our spacious rooftop terrace with a panoramic view of the Alps.

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About us

Blackwave GmbH is a dynamic and leading aerospace company. We specialize in pushing boundaries through the development and production of high-performance, off-the-shelf pressure vessels and complex carbon structures. Our off-the-shelf COPV approach reflects our forward-thinking mindset and our relentless pursuit of innovation. Join us on this journey to the stars in our innovative work setting where team spirit, enthusiasm, and growth opportunities thrive. Send us your CV and apply directly via our website today!