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On-site in Vizcaya (España)·Added 3 months ago
This job was published 3 months ago
Still open when we checked on 24 Sept
Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Catenon doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Vizcaya (España)
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Lead-level role.
University degree
“Ingeniería Naval y Oceánica o titulación técnica equivalente.” — per the ad.
Skills
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Academic Background: Degree in Naval and Oceanic Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
Experience: Proven track record in naval design, technical project management, and vessel industrialization.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD/CAM design tools, maritime regulations, and industry quality standards.
Soft Skills: Strong technical leadership, strategic vision, results orientation, and excellent communication skills for cross-functional support.
Languages: Fluent technical English for managing documentation and liaising with international suppliers.
Mindset: Innovative profile with strong analytical skills and a firm commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability.
The role
We are seeking a highly qualified Naval Engineering Manager to lead the technical department at our facilities in Biscay. In this strategic position, you will be the driving force behind the development and evolution of our products, ensuring that every vessel meets the highest standards of efficiency, reliability, and competitiveness. Your main mission will be to turn innovative concepts into robust industrial realities, coordinating cross-functionally with production, operations, and commercial areas. This is a unique opportunity for a technical profile with business acumen who wants to lead cutting-edge projects and make a real impact in a sector undergoing major technological and ecological transformation.
What you'll do
Lead product development and evolution: Design and develop vessels while ensuring criteria of efficiency, reliability, competitiveness, and innovation, incorporating new technologies and industry trends.
Define and ensure design industrialization: Establish industrialization criteria that enable robust and efficient manufacturing, while keeping all technical documentation (plans, schematics, bills of materials, and instructions) up to date.
Drive quality and continuous improvement: Ensure that designs comply with quality standards and production processes, implementing improvements in cost and efficiency.
Provide cross-functional technical support to the business: Act as the technical reference for commercial, production, and procurement areas, providing support at trade shows, for special developments, and in supplier selection.
Integrate the voice of the customer into development: Transform customer and after-sales feedback into concrete design and industrialization improvements to guarantee end-user satisfaction.
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
- Website
- catenon.com
In their own words
About the company & team
Our client is a leading and pioneering company in the naval sector, recognized for its firm commitment to innovation and sustainability in maritime mobility. With a forward-looking vision, the organization specializes in the design and manufacture of next-generation vessels that integrate clean and efficient technologies. Joining this team means becoming part of a dynamic, highly technological, and constantly growing environment, where technical excellence and a passion for the sea come together to transform the global nautical industry through disruptive, high-quality solutions.
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