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HSQE Manager

On-site in Zaragoza·Added yesterday (last checked 9 Nov)

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Catenon

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Work mode: On-site, Zaragoza
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Must-Haves:

University degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Organization, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in HSQE leadership or responsibility roles within the industrial manufacturing sector.
Solid and practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090, and ISO 3834 regulations.
Demonstrable experience in managing audits, certification processes, and quality management systems.
Experience in product quality, non-conformity management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
Strong leadership skills, transversal coordination, industrial process vision, and results orientation.
High level of English.

Nice-to-Haves:

Previous track record in metal manufacturing, welded structures, modular construction, capital goods, or industrial machinery.
Knowledge of welding quality, WPS/PQR, welder qualification, and material traceability.
Experience with EN 1090 and ISO 3834-2 in certified manufacturing environments.
Additional training in occupational safety, quality, or Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA methodologies.
Experience working with international teams, ERP/QMS tools, and dashboards (KPIs).

The role

We are looking for an experienced HSQE Manager to lead the Quality, Occupational Risk Prevention, and Environment strategy. Reporting directly to the General Management, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuity and improvement of HSQE functions, managing a consolidated team of three people and influencing the company's industrial performance transversally. You will participate in projects from start to finish, from design and engineering to manufacturing, validation, and delivery to the customer, in a cutting-edge industrial environment.

What you'll do

Define, implement, and lead the global HSQE strategy aligned with business and industrial objectives.
Lead, coordinate, and develop the HSQE team, composed of three direct reports.
Guarantee and maintain regulatory compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090, and ISO 3834 standards.
Plan, coordinate, and manage internal, external, customer, and certification audits.
Supervise product and process quality across all phases: design, manufacturing, and final delivery.
Manage non-conformities, customer complaints, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action plans.
Foster and promote a culture of occupational health and safety, risk prevention, and environmental compliance.

About Catenon

Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.

Industry: Recruitment

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About the company & team

Our client is a prominent industrial company leading its sector, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of modular solutions and metal structures. With a strong focus on welding excellence, product quality, and certification processes, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment based on effort, teamwork, and enthusiasm. It is an organization that bets on professional stability, autonomy, and the continuous development of its teams in projects that are highly demanding at a technical level.

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