Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), Spain **About PLD Space** PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It specializes in the transportation of 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 become a global reference in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and the crewed LINCE 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 euros, PLD Space operates Europe’s largest private test facility, located in Teruel (Spain), and manages a launch site 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 access to space for satellites, offering reliable capabilities at globally competitive prices. The company is capable of providing the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international governmental entities. **Mission** As a Manufacturing Engineer, your primary mission within the department will be the development of component manufacturing processes, primarily including CNC machining and welding processes, as well as other manufacturing processes (waterjet cutting, drilling, forming, cleaning, etc.) required for the successful execution of the MIURA 5 program. The ideal candidate will have an open mindset and apply a logical and disciplined approach to evaluate and select the appropriate set of solutions. **Responsibilities** * Development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes. * Definition of manufacturing processes, material flow, and inspection points for the various elements comprising the launch vehicle components. * Identification and planning of production equipment, tooling, and raw materials necessary for manufacturing required components. * Generation of mBOMs (material lists), operation routes, 3D models, and drawings required for different manufacturing processes. * Preparation of technical documentation such as work instructions, manuals, and forms necessary to ensure quality execution of manufacturing processes and their traceability. * Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes based on results obtained during prototype production. * Development, management, and meticulous tracking of documentation within ERP systems. * Technical support and problem resolution in the workshop during production phases. * Supervision and validation of manufacturing processes for metallic materials, general machining, welding, sheet and tube bending, coatings, and other precision fabrication processes. * Concurrent engineering with Design and Supply Chain teams to improve designs and enhance manufacturing processes in terms of both quality and capacity. Rapid and accurate implementation. * Support in the design and fabrication of tooling and auxiliary equipment to facilitate component manufacturing. * Planning and issuing manufacturing orders/work orders, and timely tracking to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards. * Attention to detail and fostering a high-quality manufacturing environment. * Prompt resolution of non-conformances and collaboration with the Quality department to implement corrective actions (root cause and others). **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related disciplines. * +2 years of proven experience in manufacturing complex, multidisciplinary components. * Demonstrable experience in production planning, process definition, document and report creation, process traceability, and quality documentation according to international standards. * Knowledge of mechanical design fundamentals and manufacturing, including practical knowledge of GD&T and design considerations. * Experience with CAD software (preferably NX), 3D models, and 2D drawings. * Experience with ERP systems, creation and management of Work Orders and Bill of Materials. * Experience with PLM systems (preferably TeamCenter) as a product structure management tool. * Ability to learn quickly, guide, and collaborate in training team members while maintaining high performance levels. * Workshop environment experience. * Ability to rationalize and break down complex problems. * Full proficiency with MS Office tools. **Desired Qualifications** * Experience in process development, essential for transitioning from design to real parts with appropriate quality and productivity parameters. * Proven experience in manufacturing mechanical components. * Experience handling and interpreting international standards, ISO, etc. * Experience in multidisciplinary production environments will be considered a strong advantage. * Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively, minimizing impact on scheduling and product quality. * Multitasking individual with strong organizational skills. * High level of spoken and written technical English. **Benefits** **Health and Well-being** * On-site physiotherapy * 50% subsidy on private health insurance * Option to include family members in health insurance at a competitive price * Healthy snacks and assorted fruits **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 as holidays * Flexible working hours **Financial Health… and Flexible Compensation** * Childcare allowance * Meal vouchers * Transportation benefits * Training opportunities **Values** We have 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 the way rockets are built!