Position Summary: Supply Chain Engineer at PLD Space, supporting design, supplier negotiation, manufacturing, and quality control. Key Highlights: 1. Collaboration with Engineering and Processes to improve designs and quality 2. Negotiation and management of suppliers for critical components 3. Professional development and teamwork in the space sector **About PLD Space** PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities. It specializes in launching satellites and people into space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a global reference in the space launch sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With a team of over 350 employees and total funding of €220 million, PLD Space operates Europe’s largest private test facility in Teruel (Spain) and runs a launch base at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages over 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructure. Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and independent satellite access to space—based on reliability and globally competitive pricing. The company delivers best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international governmental entities. **Mission** Supply Chain Engineer at PLD Space, within the Subcontracting and Product Quality area. The scope of work begins with engineering support for component design or project requirement definition and concludes with proper validation and warehouse receipt of those parts (including supplier negotiation, procurement, manufacturing, project tracking, Product Quality, and Quality Control). **Responsibilities** * Collaborate with Engineering and Processes departments to evolve designs and enhance quality and manufacturability, working with the Quality department on component verification and validation * Negotiate with suppliers and manage the supplier portfolio * Conduct technical iterations with manufacturers of components designed by PLD Space (drawing review, manufacturing tolerances, etc.) * Select manufacturers for metallic components (small- and medium-sized machined parts, laser-cut parts, welded structures…) and carbon fiber components (monolithic structures, filament winding, hand lay-up, RTM…), based on quality, lead time, and price. Negotiate and manage risks. * Effectively communicate and escalate any delivery schedule or production program risks internally. * Procure and plan orders, tracking them through to receipt * Work on data quality within our management system and QA framework from a continuous improvement perspective. Performance metrics. **Required Qualifications** * Higher education degree (Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Manufacturing Engineering; Technical Engineering / Industrial Engineering or equivalent) * Fluent spoken and written communication skills in English and Spanish * Strong negotiation, communication, and teamwork abilities * Knowledge of component manufacturing and production technologies: machining, laser cutting, carbon fiber component manufacturing, metrology, associated documentation, etc. * Full proficiency in MS Office tools. Experience working with databases, exports, and dashboard creation. * Demonstrated experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination * Proven experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Product Assurance, QC, or related fields **Desired Qualifications** * Experience in high-tech production environments: Aerospace/Aeronautics/Automotive sectors * Experience purchasing machined parts, laser-cut parts, assembled mechanical units, or similar * Experience in manufacturing engineering and/or design: CAD/CAM/CAE, 3D models, and 2D drawings * Experience operating machinery in production environments (CNC, 3D equipment, production plant machinery, etc.) * Proactive attitude and flexibility to meet evolving business needs * Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt quickly to rapidly changing environments, and accept new project assignments * Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist colleagues beyond core responsibilities * Exceptional focus and attention to detail, emphasizing efficiency and precision in work * Multidisciplinary problem-solving and negotiation skills, along with critical thinking **Benefits** **Health & Well-being** * On-site physiotherapy * 50% subsidy on your health insurance * Competitive rates for adding family members to your health insurance * Healthy snacks and varied fruit **Never Stop Learning** * We encourage hands-on learning * We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork **Find Your Balance** * 23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st * Flexible working hours **Financial Health… and Flexible Compensation** * Daycare * Meal vouchers * Transportation allowance * Training **Values** We hold five core beliefs that guide how PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies: * Teamwork * Effort * Dynamism * Commitment * Make It Easy Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!