Welding & Laser Process Engineer (all genders)

Blackwave GmbH; Garching bei München; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Germany ticket

Egym Wellpass

Give Card

Fresh meals during lunch

Autonomy & real impact

Flat hierarchies & fast decisions

Rooftop terrace with Alps views

Growth opportunities

Team events & celebrations

Job summary

Blackwave GmbH in Garching near Munich is seeking a skilled Welding Engineer to own and advance welding and laser surface cleaning processes at our Garching site. You will stabilize, optimize, and qualify manufacturing methods to ensure reliable production and consistent product quality for COPVs.

You will work closely with production and engineering teams, provide hands-on technical support, resolve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous process improvements, including jig and fixture

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Welding Engineering.
• 3+ years welding processes experience (laser TIG, orbital, or e-beam).
• Knowledge of aluminium and stainless steel alloys and weldability.
• Experience with weld quality assessment methods (X-ray/CT, leak testing, metallography).
• Root cause analysis using structured methods (8D, FTA, etc.).
• Fluent English (B1) and German (B1) or better.
• Willingness to work on-site in Garching and support shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop welding and laser surface cleaning processes at the Garching site.
• Stabilize, optimize, and qualify manufacturing processes for reliable production and quality.
• Provide hands-on technical support and drive continuous improvements.
• Support design and implementation of jigs and fixtures to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Welding process optimization

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Fluent English

German proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Welding Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

THE WHAT

You will own and develop Blackwave's welding processes and laser surface cleaning technologies at our Garching site. Your focus will be on stabilizing, optimizing, and qualifying manufacturing processes to ensure reliable production and consistent product quality.

Working closely with production and engineering teams, you will provide hands-on technical support, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous process improvements. You will also support the design and implementation of jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency.

THE WHY

Welding and laser surface cleaning are critical technologies in the manufacturing of our Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPVs). Qualified and reliable processes are essential to product quality, production stability, and performance in demanding space applications.

YOUR IMPACT

You will strengthen the quality, reliability, and scalability of our manufacturing operations. By qualifying processes, reducing weld defects, and driving continuous improvements, you will help ensure efficient and stable production.

Your responsibilities in detail and by priority

You will manage and continuously improve welding and laser surface cleaning processes, identifying weaknesses, resolving production issues, and implementing improvements to prevent disruptions.

• → Accountability: Ensure stable and reliable welding and laser manufacturing operations.
• High Performance: Develop and qualify manufacturing processes that meet demanding technical and quality requirements.
• → Candor: Identify quality issues, challenge root causes, and address process weaknesses transparently.
• → Playfulness: Challenge existing solutions and develop pragmatic, hands-on improvements.
• → Togetherness: Share expertise and strengthen manufacturing capabilities through cross-functional support.

As the engineering point of contact for welding and surface preparation processes across Blackwave, you will share technical expertise, support production teams in resolving challenges, and ensure critical process knowledge is accessible where needed.

YOUR PROFILE

Must-haves

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• At least 3 years of professional experience in welding processes, particularly laser welding, TIG/orbital welding, or electron beam welding
• Good knowledge of aluminium and stainless steel alloys, including their weldability and material-specific challenges
• Experience with weld quality assessment and inspection methods, such as X-ray/CT, leak testing, or metallography
• Experience in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods, such as 8D or failure tree analysis
• Fluent English skills (at least B1) and German skills (at least B1)
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Garching and support shift operations when required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with thin-walled components, liners, or pressure vessel manufacturing
• IWE (International Welding Engineer) or IWT (International Welding Technologist) qualification
• Experience with CAD tools for jig and fixture design, as well as 3D printing and its application in manufacturing tooling

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