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Position range in Bexar County $18.26 - $37.34 Per hour Towpreg Manufacturing Lead

Blackwave Texas Inc.

Occupation:

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Location:

San Antonio, TX - 78226

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Posted:

09/17/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/20/2026

Expires:

10/17/2026

Job #: 17070097

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Experience

1 Month(s) Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Help for . Towpreg Manufacturing Lead

Lead on-site towpreg production at Blackwave Texas. Mentor and train a team of operators, ensure safety and quality, and help scale our COPV capabilities.

About Blackwave 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. Role Mission The Towpreg Manufacturing Lead will lead the towpreg team in Texas, building and training a team of operators to run the machines. It's important that the lead can learn new, modern machines quickly and is available to identify issues and resolve them independently, escalating the rest to the responsible engineer. Expected Outcomes A successful Towpreg Manufacturing Lead will: Support the setup of the first towpreg machine in Texas, with support from our Team Lead and engineers from Germany

Build and lead a team of operators who work with the towpreg machine

Train the team in manufacturing towpreg and instill a quality and measurement mindset in their team members

Provide team members with clear work instructions

Identify opportunities for improvement and implement them together with the assigned engineer

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee on-site production operations and workflows

Ensure compliance with production plans, work instructions, and quality requirements

Monitor and improve production performance, efficiency, and output

Identify deviations, root causes, and implement corrective actions

Coordinate closely with engineering, quality, logistics, and operations teams

Ensure proper use, setup, and maintenance of production equipment

Enforce safety, cleanliness, and workplace standards

Train, guide, and support production staff on-site

Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, layouts, and workflows

Support introduction of new processes, materials, or production methods

Competencies

Technical Know-How

Able to develop and implement standard operating procedures

Significant experience leading manufacturing teams

Familiar with quality documentation, standards, and industry best practices

Composite experience

Solid understanding of technical systems and concepts

Solid understanding of mechatronics systems

Can work with modern machines (involving computers)

Leadership and Professional Skills

Hands-on leadership approach with strong presence on the shop floor

Structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage daily operational challenges

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to lead by example in an on-site environment

Culture Add and Attitude

Hands-on

Flexible to work in a fast-moving environment

Experience leading and developing a team

Willing to independently implement process improvement

Self-starter does not need constant supervision to perform the role

Team player with strong communication skills

Problem solver

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Technical education, vocational training, or relevant experience in a manufacturing setting

Prior experience managing and developing a team

Background in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing, or a chemical lab, is a plus

Language Skills

English is required (fluent)

German is a plus

Spanish is a plus

Work Model

On-site work is mandatory, first shift

In August 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. For this U.S.-based role, your application may be managed by our global People Team in Germany.