Blackwave stands for passion and innovation in aerospace. What began as a small start-up in Munich, Germany with a genuine bottom-up mentality has developed into a leading player in the space and aerospace industry all the way to the USA. Our focus is on the development and production of standardized pressure vessels (COPVs) and complex carbon structures. With our “off-the-shelf” approach to COPVs, we are setting new standards – efficient, reliable, and future-oriented. Progress is what drives us: with courage, creativity, and technical expertise, we are shaping the next generation of space technologies.

Role Mission

The mission of the Winding and Curing Lead is to ensure stable, safe, and high-quality winding and curing operations by leading on-site processes, equipment, and personnel. The role is responsible for operational execution, process reliability, and continuous improvement of winding and curing activities in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Expected Outcomes

A successful Winding and Curing Lead will:

• Ensure safe, stable, and efficient daily winding and curing operations

• Achieve consistent product quality according to specifications and process parameters

• Meet production targets for throughput, cycle time, and yield

• Identify process deviations early and implement corrective actions

• Establish clear structures, procedures, and responsibilities on the shop floor

• Support scalability and repeatability of winding and curing processes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site winding and curing operations

• Ensure correct execution of winding and curing processes according to work instructions

• Monitor process parameters, equipment status, and product quality

• Identify root causes of process deviations and drive corrective and preventive actions

• Coordinate closely with production, engineering, quality, and operations teams

• Support setup, operation, and optimization of winding and curing equipment

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards

• Train, guide, and support operators working in winding and curing processes

• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, tooling, and workflows

• Support introduction of new processes, equipment, or product variants

Competencies

Technical and Process Know-how

• Strong understanding of winding and curing processes in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work with technical equipment, process parameters, and materials

• Experience with structured production processes and documentation

• Understanding of quality control, process stability, and safety requirements

Leadership and Professional Skills

• Hands-on leadership style with strong on-site presence

• Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working approach

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage daily operational challenges

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Ability to lead by example on the shop floor

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Technical education, vocational training, or engineering background

• Several years of experience in winding, curing, composites manufacturing, or related production processes

• Proven experience in a lead, supervisor, or senior operator role

• Experience working in structured, process-driven production environments

Language Skills

• English is required

• Ability to communicate clearly in spoken English in a production environment

• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical documentation in English

Work Model

• On-site work is mandatory

• Willingness to work closely with equipment and production teams on a daily basis

• Our current facility is located in Lockhart, Texas (near Austin/San Antonio)

• In mid-2026, Blackwave will relocate to a new site in the Port San Antonio aerospace hub

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blackwave Texas Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires eligibility under U.S. export regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to access export-controlled information.