HSE EHS Manager – Production & Operations (all genders)

• safe production operations
• compliance with regulations
• early identification and mitigation of risks

• 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 (PlayfulnessHigh 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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. Blackwaves mission is to end COPV failure in spaceflight. The company employs more than 150 people across manufacturing facilities in Germany and Texas.

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