Manufacturing Operator – Cleaning & Preparation (all genders)

Blackwave; Taufkirchen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Germany ticket

Egym Wellpass

Give Card

Job summary

Blackwave is seeking a dedicated cleaner to prepare aerospace components in a controlled environment on-site in Bavaria, Germany. You will perform daily cleaning, document results, and ensure compliance with procedures to uphold high-quality standards.

The role requires precision, teamwork, and ability to work autonomously in a lab/cleanroom setting with PPE. First shift availability is expected, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lab or cleanliness-controlled environment.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and organized work style.
• Comfort with cleanroom PPE and repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work on-site, first shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning procedures and clean tanks independently.
• Follow procedures and deliver consistent quality.
• Complete quality documentation and log results.
• Communicate deviations clearly and escalate issues.
• Work with leadership to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lab experience

SOP compliance

Attention to detail

Team player

English fluent

German a plus

Job description

THE WHAT

You clean and prepare aerospace components according to defined procedures and quality standards. You ensure cleaning processes are performed consistently, components are cleaned independently, and all relevant documentation is completed accurately.

Your Responsibilities

THE WHAT

You clean and prepare aerospace components according to defined procedures and quality standards. You ensure cleaning processes are performed consistently, components are cleaned independently, and all relevant documentation is completed accurately.

You take ownership of your work, identify deviations early, and communicate issues clearly to keep the team on schedule.

THE WHY

Clean and properly prepared components are essential for consistent quality. Your work ensures aerospace components meet cleanliness requirements and are ready for the next step in the process.

YOUR IMPACT

You don't just clean components. You make sure every component meets the required quality standard.

You ensure:

• Cleaning procedures are performed consistently
• Tanks are cleaned independently
• Deviations are identified, documented, and communicated
• Work is completed reliably and on schedule
• Improvement opportunities are identified and implemented together with leadership

Your tasks in detail

Perform daily cleaning procedures and clean tanks independently according to established processes.

Quality Mindset: Follow procedures. Deliver consistent quality.

Complete quality documentation, follow standard operating procedures, and communicate deviations clearly.

Accountability: Follow the process. Speak up when something is wrong.

Communicate effectively with the team to keep work on schedule.

Togetherness: Communicate clearly. Work reliably as a team.

Identify opportunities to improve cleaning processes and work with leadership to implement them.

Playfulness: Stay curious. Improve the process.

YOUR PROFILE

Must haves

• Experience in a lab or cleanliness-controlled environment and familiarity with relevant quality documentation, standards, and industry best practices
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work independently without constant supervision
• Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, and organized way of working
• Reliable team player with strong communication skillsComfortable wearing cleanroom/PPE gowning and performing repetitive manual tasks for extended periods; basic computer skills for logging results and completing documentation
• Fluent English; German is a plus and willingness to learn; willing to work on-site, first shift

Nice to have

• Hands-on mindset

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.