Job details
Company
blackwave
Location
Garching, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Mid level
Primary category
Manufacturing Engineering
Secondary category
Process Engineering
Posted date
26 Mar 2026
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Job description
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
THE WHYTo end COPV failure in spaceflight.Forming precision defines structural integrity. This role builds the foundation for performance and reliability.THE WHATYou develop, stabilize and scale metal forming processes for high-performance components.You ensure:
- repeatable processes
- consistent quality
- early detection and elimination of deviations
Your Mission
High Performance: Precision at speed. Outcome over activity.
- Develop and optimize forming processes
- Ensure process stability and repeatability
- Perform root cause analysis of defects
- Collaborate with design, materials and production
- Analyze process data and drive improvements
- Define and document process standards
- Prepare processes for industrialization
- Reduce variability
- Improve efficiency
YOUR PROFILE
Education & Experience- Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or similar
- Several years of experience in: metal forming / manufacturing, process engineering
- Experience in industrial environments (preferably aerospace or automotive)
- Understanding of material behavior in forming processes
- Process optimization experience
- Quality and defect analysis
- Structured, data-driven approach
Accountability: You take ownership of your process and your impact. No blame. No ego. No victims.High Performance: You execute with precision under pressure. World-class is your baseline.Candor: You address problems directly and early. Truth drives improvement.Togetherness: You work across functions as one team. Disagree — then commit.Playfulness: Play with purpose. Break things. Learn fast. Curiosity and bold experiments keep you ahead.
WHAT WE OFFER
Big Say, Fast Decisions: You get real room to shape things – and we don’t do slow. Short paths, quick calls, let’s go.
Work Your Way: Flexible hours? Mobile work? We’re on board – just coordinate with the crew and you’re good.
Grow Where It’s Going: A fast-moving company in an up-and-coming market = plenty of chances to grow and take off.
Pick Your Perk: Germany Ticket, EGYM Wellpass, or a tax-free GivveCard – your call, your vibe!
Startup Vibes, Real Team: Casual atmosphere, agile team, regular events, and that “we’re building something awesome” energy.
Play Zone Included: Nerf gun battles, Lego builds, a candy bar that never lets you down, coffee crafted by actual nerds, and the comfiest company swag.
From Sketch to Launch: Tired of abstract products? Here, you’ll see what you build – literally – come to life every day.
Lunch That Hits Different: Fresh, tasty, and different every day – our shared lunch break is peak team bonding (and delicious).
Alpine Afterwork: End your day on our rooftop terrace, take in the Alps, and unwind with the team – just the right kind of chill.
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