The Bundeswehr's uniforms are our business.
Providing uniforms for the Bundeswehr is our job.
From specifications through tendering, awarding contracts, and quality assurance to logistics, distribution, and reprocessing, Bw Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH (BwBM) is responsible for the entire value chain of Bundeswehr uniforms—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 2,000 employees at our headquarters in Cologne or at one of our roughly 110 locations throughout Germany. We offer secure jobs and are constantly growing.
To strengthen our Quality Assurance department at our headquarters in Cologne, we are seeking a full-time, permanent employee for the position of:
Quality Control Specialist (m/f/d)
Apparel Technology
As part of our procurement process, our Quality Control team is responsible for inspecting approximately 6,000 items in accordance with DIN ISO 2859-1. These non-destructive inspections of finished apparel and equipment range from in-process checks at the supplier’s facility to technical acceptance inspections after the new goods have been delivered to our warehouses. These quality control measures will be meaningfully expanded through the future assumption of responsibilities for processed and stored goods. Due to our growth, we are seeking energetic support for our team to start as soon as possible. We will provide you with structured and comprehensive training for your new role.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- You will ensure compliance with and optimization of technical processes and guidelines for the technical inspection of clothing and equipment at our locations
- You will be responsible for conducting technical certification training as well as training on our processes, procedures, and standardized workflows
- You will plan and conduct quality controls and product audits
- Your responsibilities also include developing and revising work instructions, forms, checklists, and audit-proof inspection reports
- You will coordinate and monitor quality inspections conducted by external service providers
- You ensure compliance with and the incorporation of quality-related metrics
YOUR PROFILE:
- Completed training as a clothing technician and/or a degree in clothing technology
- Experience in conducting training and education is desirable
- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and apparel/footwear production
- Solid expertise in quality assurance methods and a strong commitment to quality
- Ideally, experience with process audits
- Proficiency with MS Office and practical experience using SAP modules in the apparel industry
- A sense of responsibility, objectivity, and integrity, as well as strong teamwork skills
- Very good German and conversational English, both spoken and written
- Willingness to travel frequently—currently 50–60%, primarily throughout Germany
WHAT WE OFFER:
As an in-house company of the federal government, we offer you a secure job with the following benefits:
- A permanent, full-time position in a crisis-proof company
- Option for a company car, also for personal use
- A culture of active feedback and, as a rule, an annual salary adjustment
- A structured onboarding process and a dynamic team that enjoys exchanging ideas and supporting one another
- A varied range of responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute and grow professionally
- Individualized training opportunities, both internal and external
- Flexible work hours (flexible schedule between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. with no core working hours)
- The option to work remotely or at a location near your home
- 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?
Then simply apply through our online application portal.
We expressly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities.
For reasons of process optimization (digitization), sustainability, and data security, we use a digital application portal for our recruiting process.
Therefore, please apply exclusively online.
If you need assistance with the digital application process due to individual needs, please contact us—we’re happy to help.
Your contacts
Florian Schuldt
Phone: 0174 7443270
Bw Bekleidungsmanagement GmbH
Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 8-10
51149 Cologne