Head of Manufacturing (m/f/d)
Blackwave GmbHBavaria, Germany
Posted December 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Blackwave GmbH is a leading aerospace innovation company specializing in the development and production of off-the-shelf pressure vessels and complex carbon structures. With expertise in CFRP, carbon fibre, and lightweight design, Blackwave pushes the boundaries of what's possible in space and aerospace engineering. Join us as we strive for excellence and continue to innovate in this exciting field.
Job Description
The Head of Manufacturing will build, manage, and develop manufacturing processes, establishing a stable and scalable serial production setup. Responsibilities include building and scaling manufacturing sites, designing and implementing production systems, and driving process automation and industrialization initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong technical understanding of complex manufacturing technologies
- More than 5 years of leadership experience managing teams of 10+ people
- Proven experience building and managing production control and production planning systems
- Strong stakeholder management experience in technology-driven companies
- Solid experience in establishing and stabilizing serial production of complex products
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and resource planning
- Fluent German and English
- Full on-site availability required
Benefits
- Personal responsibility & creative freedom
- Flexible working hours
- Start-up spirit meets aerospace
- Individual benefits
- Fresh food every day
- Alpine view included
- Further development guaranteed
- We live and breathe team culture
