HSE / EHS Manager – Production & Operations (all genders)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES THE WHY To end COPV failure in spaceflight. Performance only exists in a safe and stable environment. Without HSE, there is no scalable production. THE WHAT You ensure: • safe production operations • compliance with regulations • early identification and mitigation of risks You act as an expert and advisor to production and leadership – ensuring safety is implemented, not just defined. • Build and ensure a functioning HSE system across production ( Accountability , High Performance ) • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements ( Accountability ) • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures ( High Performance ) • Advise production and leadership on safety-critical decisions and ensure implementation in daily operations ( Togetherness , Accountability ) • Identify and escalate risks immediately ( Candor ) • Ensure unsafe conditions are not tolerated ( Accountability ) • Develop and implement HSE processes and standards ( High Performance ) • Train and enable employees on safety topics ( Togetherness ) • Document and track incidents, audits and measures ( Accountability ) • Collaborate with production and engineering ( Togetherness ) • Communicate risks clearly and directly ( Candor ) • Analyze incidents and near misses ( Candor ) • Continuously improve safety systems ( Playfulness ) • Build a culture of early problem identification ( Togetherness , Candor ) • Develop pragmatic, working solutions that work in daily operations ( Playfulness , High Performance ) • This role: • does not include disciplinary leadership responsibility • focuses on expert contribution and advisory impact • works closely with production and engineering teams • requires hands-on involvement in daily operations YOUR PROFILE • Solid Background in HSE, safety, environmental management or similar • Several years of Experience in industrial or production environments • Very good knowledge of relevant regulations and standards • Language requirements: German Native, English at least B2 • Structured and solution-oriented work pace • Ability to prioritize risks quickly • Pragmatic mindset: solutions must work in reality Your Mindset (Blackwave Code) • Accountability – You own safety in real operations • High Performance – You build systems that hold under pressure • Candor – You speak up immediately • Togetherness – You work across teams • Playfulness – You continuously improve WHAT WE OFFER • High level of autonomy & real impact: Be part of shaping our high-tech production landscape • Flexible working hours & remote work options based on mutual agreement • Startup mindset meets aerospace innovation: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas • Choose your own benefit: Germany ticket, Egym Wellpass, or a tax-free Give Card • Healthy & social lunch culture: Enjoy fresh meals during shared lunch breaks • Stunning views: Wind down on our rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the Alps • Growth opportunities: Work on exciting projects and learn from inspiring people • 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.