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Engineering Manager
On-site in Spain·Added 4 months ago
This job was published 4 months ago
Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Calconut doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Spain
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Formación en Ingeniería Técnica, Ingeniería Superior, Ingeniería Industrial, Mecánica, Organización Industrial o similar.” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Wellness Culture: daily healthy menu at the company, medical insurance, training plan, the option to join our Stock Options program for star employees, and an environment that cares for people. Reduced working hours on Fridays and during summer. Flexible start and end times, help to care for your health with gym subsidies, massage sessions, and weekly Break&Stretch sessions on our rooftop.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Degree in Technical Engineering, Higher Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Organization, or similar.
Previous experience in industrial, production, or technical office environments.
Knowledge of industrial mechanics, production processes, and processed product behavior.
Basic or intermediate knowledge of programming applied to industrial processes.
Experience in technical project management, automation, process improvement, or industrial facilities.
Proficiency in technical drawing software.
Knowledge of CMMS tools for maintenance management.
Advanced level of English.
Ability to travel abroad occasionally.
Analytical, organized, decisive profile oriented towards continuous improvement.
Nice to have
Valuable experience in the food industry, industrial machinery, energy efficiency, or automation projects.
The role
Calconut, an international company specializing in the trade of nuts, dried fruit, and food ingredients, is recruiting an Industrial Engineer to lead the technical area from our production plant. You will be part of a dynamic, growing industrial environment oriented towards continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and the optimization of production processes.
Analyze, develop and improve plant processes, identifying technical needs, investigating production problems and proposing solutions that drive efficiency, automation, consumption control and the technological evolution of the factory. In addition, we are currently involved in the opening and launch of Phase III of our plant, a strategic project for the company that will represent a major technical and operational challenge.
What you'll do
Manage technical projects linked to production, engineering, process improvement, automation, and facilities.
Drive process improvement through the integration of technical solutions, automation, and industrial optimization.
Analyze production processes, detect recurring incidents, and propose operational modifications or improvements.
Provide technical support in production planning and in decision-making related to capacity, machinery, and processes.
Manage and control consumption, production parameters, and production data through systems such as SCADA.
Work on energy efficiency projects aimed at reducing costs and optimizing resources.
Plan preventive maintenance for machinery and facilities in coordination with the maintenance department.
Control, review, and update technical documentation for machines and facilities: CE certificates, diagrams, blueprints, and associated documentation.
Identify and plan new machinery needs for the medium and long term.
Participate in machinery procurement processes, providing technical vision and feasibility criteria.
Attend FAT and SAT tests in person, ensuring the correct technical validation of equipment and facilities.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and plant management to ensure the correct implementation of improvements and technical projects.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, efficiency, and results orientation.
About Calconut
Calconut operates across complementary business verticals — global trading of raw materials, wholesale distribution for professional clients, ingredient supply for manufacturers, retail products, and its own consumer brand nut&me — and states that it operates in more than 75 countries. Its industrial base consists of two plants in Mutxamel (Alicante), with a third planned, equipped for processing, transforming and packaging at industrial precision.
- Industry
- Food
- Website
- calconut.com
Good to know if you are moving
- All current vacancies are based in Mutxamel, Alicante, and are on-site (presencial), including roles such as Data Engineer, Product Manager and Responsable de Ingeniería.
- Calconut operates in more than 75 countries, giving exposure to international raw-material trading and supply chains.
- The company runs two industrial plants in Mutxamel (Alicante), with a third plant planned.
- Calconut was recognised by the Financial Times and Statista as one of 'Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions 2026', reflecting a decade of sustained growth.
- Open roles span departments including BI&IT, quality, procurement, finance, logistics, marketing, HR and production, so profiles beyond food production may find entry points.
In their own words
About the company & team
Key position within the technical and production area, with a direct impact on the efficiency, modernization, and industrial evolution of the plant.
Participation in improvement, automation, machinery, and facilities projects with a medium and long-term vision.
Cross-functional contact with production, maintenance, quality, purchasing, and plant management.
An environment where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and technical innovation play a leading role.
A project with autonomy, responsibility, and real capacity for impact on production processes.
Integrate into a growing international company, with a global presence and a clear commitment to efficiency, technology, and continuous improvement.
Position with real growth, autonomy, and capacity for impact.
If you are looking to lead industrial projects, improve processes, drive efficiency, and be part of a demanding environment where engineering and production go hand in hand, we would like to meet you.
Additional information
Note: the selection and hiring process guarantees equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, ideology, religion, sex, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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