Welding & Laser Process Engineer (all genders)

Blackwave GmbH; Potzham; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Germany ticket

Lunch culture

Autonomy and impact

Aerospace innovation environment

Rooftop views/Garching-Hochbrück

Growth opportunities

Team culture events

Job summary

Blackwave GmbH in Garching is seeking an experienced Welding Engineer to own and develop welding processes and laser surface cleaning technologies at our site. Your focus will be on stabilizing, optimizing, and qualifying manufacturing processes to ensure reliable production and consistent product quality.

You will work closely with production and engineering teams, providing hands-on technical support, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous process improvements, including jigs

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar
• 3+ years in welding processes, laser welding, TIG/orbital or electron beam welding
• Knowledge of aluminium and stainless steel alloys, weldability
• Experience with weld quality assessment and inspection methods (X-ray/CT, leak testing, metallography)
• Experience in root cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D, FTA)
• Fluent English and German (min B1)
• Willingness to work fully on-site in Garching and support shifts

Responsibilities

• Own and develop welding processes and laser surface cleaning technologies
• Stabilize, optimize, and qualify manufacturing processes for reliable production
• Provide hands-on technical support and resolve manufacturing challenges
• Support design and implementation of jigs and fixtures to improve efficiency
• Develop, optimize, and qualify laser processes (laser welding and laser cleaning)
• Establish and maintain WPS and WPQR for robust, reproducible processes
• Investigate weld defects (porosity) and perform root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Share technical expertise and support cross-functional teams across Blackwave

Skills

Welding engineering

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

English (B1)

German (B1)

On-site work

Education

Degree in Mechanical/ Welding Engineering or similar

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.

You will develop, optimize, and qualify laser processes, including laser welding and laser cleaning. You will also establish and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) to ensure robust and reproducible processes.

High Performance:Develop and qualify manufacturing processes that meet demanding technical and quality requirements.

You will investigate welding defects such as porosity, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Using methods such as 8D, failure tree analysis, and appropriate inspection techniques, you will continuously improve weld quality.

Candor: Identify quality issues, challenge root causes, and address process weaknesses transparently.

You will support the design, verification, and implementation of jigs and fixtures. By developing practical solutions and improving existing tooling concepts, you will reduce engineering lead times and increase manufacturing efficiency.

Playfulness: Challenge existing solutions and develop pragmatic, hands-on improvements.

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.

Togetherness: Share expertise and strengthen manufacturing capabilities through cross-functional support.

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