The Bundeswehr’s uniforms are our business.
From specifications through tendering, awarding contracts, and quality assurance to logistics, distribution, and reconditioning, Bw Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH (BwBM) is responsible for the entire value chain of Bundeswehr clothing—from shoes to helmets.
We provide uniforms for approximately 250,000 active-duty service members, reservists, and civilian employees of the Bundeswehr.
Our mission is as comprehensive as the career opportunities we offer our approximately 1,900 employees at our headquarters in Cologne or at one of our roughly 110 locations throughout Germany. We offer secure jobs and are constantly growing.
For our Product Management department at our headquarters in Cologne , we are looking for you —for a permanent, full-time position— as
Quality Manager / Apparel Technician (f/m/d)
complex protective equipment
Product Quality is part of the BwBM Product Management department and supports the procurement process for clothing and equipment from the bidding process through to the delivery of new goods. Quality assurance measures are coordinated as early as the contract award phase and later implemented throughout the manufacturing process. You can expect a dynamic team that enjoys exchanging ideas and supporting one another. Of course, you will receive structured and comprehensive training. The product group you will be responsible for includes complex protective equipment and PPE ( such as firefighter apparel, protection against wet and cold conditions, and complex workwear).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of a small team with structured work processes, you will work independently on the following challenging tasks:
- You will ensure compliance with quality standards (from the procurement process through to product delivery)
- You will be responsible for planning, implementing, reviewing, and adjusting quality assurance measures
- You will create product and quality specifications, test plans, and conduct document, material, and sample inspections, as well as handle customer complaints
- You will provide technical support to inspection staff at the warehouse locations
- You will serve as the point of contact for contractors as well as internal and external customers, communicate clearly, and enjoy working as part of a team
YOUR PROFILE:
- You have completed vocational training in the field of apparel technology, textile technology, fashion, tailoring, etc., or, if applicable, a degree or further training as a technician or a comparable qualification.
- Through your relevant professional experience, you have acquired comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes for complex protective equipment—both with and without PPE certification—as well as garment manufacturing.
- You have experience with quality assurance methods, quality development, guidelines, and standards, or are willing to learn these areas.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications and SAP experience are desirable
- Working independently and maintaining high quality standards in your own work are very important to you.
- You are characterized by analytical thinking and a cross-functional understanding of processes.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A permanent, full-time position with competitive compensation at a crisis-proof company
- Long-term career prospects at a crisis-proof company with challenging and varied tasks and projects
- A culture of respect, reliability, and a commitment to excellence
- Flexible work hours (flexible schedule between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. with no core working hours)
- Individualized training opportunities, both internal and external
- Hybrid work models available
- Corporate benefits (exclusive employee discounts)
- Modern office spaces at a location with direct access to public transportation and the highway (free company parking)
HAVE WE SPARKED YOUR INTEREST?
If so, we look forward to receiving your complete application materials (cover letter, resume, and transcripts) via email, including the keyword “Quality Manager / Apparel Technician (f/m/d) – Complex Protective Equipment,” your notice period, and your salary expectations via email.
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Bw Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH
Human Resources Department | Mr. Florian Schuldt
Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 8-10 | 51149 Cologne
Phone: 0174 7443270
Email: bewerbungzentrale@bwbm.de
Website: www.bwbm.de