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Manufacturing and Industrial Analytics Engineer

On-site in Irún·Added 14 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

CAF

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Irún
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Other languages: German, French, Basque
Education: Master's degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Professional Experience:
- Experience in industrial environments and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in data analysis and definition of management indicators.
- Participation in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or industrial digitalization projects.
- Experience in report automation and database exploitation will be valued.
- Experience in international projects will be valued.
Required Languages:
- Commitment
- Leadership and Teamwork Skills
- Orientation towards Improvement
- Communication skills
Technical Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of Office and Office tools: Excel (pivot tables, macros, Pivot,...), SharePoint, Teams,...
- Knowledge of Power Platform: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate (will be valued)
- Knowledge of SAP will be valued

Education & certifications

Academic Background: Higher Engineering degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Master's degree.

Languages

- An advanced level of Basque, Spanish, and English (C1) is required.
- Knowledge of other languages, especially French and/or German, will be positively valued.
Generic Competencies:

The role

Would you like to be part of a leading industrial company and contribute to the continuous improvement of our production processes through data analysis and digitalization?

We are looking to hire an Manufacturing and Industrial Analytics Engineer for our Irún plant.

What you'll do

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify deviations, trends, and opportunities for improvement in productivity, quality, and costs.
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and monitoring indicators using tools such as Power BI.
• Automate reports and analysis processes using different tools.
• Monitor and control the main industrial KPIs (OEE, productivity, quality, deadlines, costs, etc.).
• Participate in continuous improvement and digital transformation projects of production processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering to define and exploit information relevant to decision-making.
• Analyze and optimize material flows and manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Guarantee the reliability, traceability, and quality of the data used in analyses.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

Application review
Preliminary conversation
With talent attraction team
Interviews with the department
With a relevant department
A round of interviews with the relevant department.
Reference checks and competency tests

About CAF

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of railway vehicles, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, and locomotives. Headquartered in Beasain, Spain, the company operates worldwide with production plants and engineering centers across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, and employs over 13,000 people. CAF is a key player in the rail industry, known for its advanced signaling systems (CBTC) and turnkey projects.

In Spain, CAF has its main engineering and manufacturing hubs in the Basque Country (Beasain, Irun, Zaragoza) and also operates in Madrid and other regions. The company offers a wide range of roles for international professionals, from engineering and software development to project management and technical support, with many positions requiring German or English. CAF's culture emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and talent development, making it an attractive employer for those seeking to work in the rail sector in Spain.

Industry: Rail Manufacturing
Founded: 1917
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: Beasain, Spain
In Spain: Beasain, Madrid, Zaragoza
Website: cafmobility.com

Good to know if you are moving

CAF is headquartered in Beasain, a small town in the Basque Country, but has major engineering centers in Madrid and Zaragoza, offering diverse locations for international hires.
Many roles require German or English, making it a good fit for multilingual professionals, and the company supports relocation with structured onboarding.
CAF offers a 'Jóvenes Talentos' (Young Talents) program and internships for students, providing a clear entry path for early-career engineers.
The company is a global leader in rail manufacturing, with projects in over 30 countries, offering international mobility opportunities.
CAF emphasizes innovation in areas like AI, cybersecurity, and CBTC signaling, making it a strong choice for tech-focused engineers.

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