This role leads the certification and authorization of onboard solutions for international railway projects. You will manage technical documentation and interact with European regulatory bodies.
Hybrid in San SebastiánNo Spanish needed
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- Work mode
- On-site, Jaén
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
• Engineering degree (Industrial, Mechanical, Materials) or equivalent technical training.
• Certification as:
IWE / IWT / IWS (highly valued)
Welding Coordinator according to ISO 14731 EWF FROSIO/NACE
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years in a similar position (welding coordinator, quality manager, etc.).
Nice to have
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Advanced professional English
Availability for occasional travel
The role
To ensure that the special processes applicable to railway rolling stock and its components are defined, validated, controlled, and executed in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and management system requirements, guaranteeing product conformity.
What you'll do
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define, implement, and maintain special processes in accordance with applicable standards (ISO 9001, EN 15085, ISO 3834, AWS, etc.).
• Ensure the qualification and certification of:
Welding, painting, and bonding processes, etc.
Measuring equipment
Personnel involved in special processes.
• Develop and maintain quality control plans.
• Coordinate internal and external audits of special processes.
• Provide technical support to production, engineering, and quality.
• Participate in new developments, industrialization, and process changes.
• Control and monitor subcontractors of special processes.
Competencies
Serving Customers
Acting Decisively
Acting as a Champion for Change
Developing Talent
Managing Performance
Communicating Effectively
Acting with Integrity
Working Safely
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.
In their own words
About the company & team
CAF Digital & Design Solutions is a multidisciplinary engineering centre specialising in the development of railway vehicle projects, as well as an accelerator in the implementation of digital manufacturing and a benchmark in digitalisation and additive production in the capital equipment sector.
Our main line of business has been developed in the field of rail transport, although other lines of work have now been successfully established, such as the automotive sector and our CAF Digital Manufacturing business unit, which covers all the services that make up the digital cycle.
With all this, we are dedicated to Multidisciplinary Engineering and Consultancy services specialising in Design Projects, Refurbishments, Wagons, Commissioning and Maintenance of infrastructures. With the extensive experience accumulated in the transport sector and with our highly qualified team, we are committed to developing solutions aimed at safety, economic viability and environmental sustainability.
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