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Mechanical and Structural Design Technical Lead

On-site in Madrid·Added 3 months ago

This job was published 3 months ago

EME Group

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Hours
Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
Spanish
Fluent
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Being part of a pioneering company in technological development for the defence sector.
  • Growth opportunities
  • More than 22 working days of annual leave
  • Intensive working day every Friday and during the summer months.
  • Flexible start and finish times.
  • Flexible remuneration plan (restaurant card, nursery voucher, transport card or health insurance).

The role

EM&E Group is a Spanish group, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of complex and innovative Defence and Security solutions, currently expanding and seeking the best talent.

We are looking for a Technical Lead for Mechanical and Structural Design to join a highly responsible and confidential engineering project in the defence sector.

What you'll do

What duties will be carried out in this position?

-Advanced Design (90%): You will be the core of technical development, directly designing the most critical mechanical and protection components of the assigned system.

-Complex Problem Solving: You will take on the conceptualisation, calculation and resolution of the project's greatest technical challenges.

-Management and Delegation: You will coordinate the assigned technical team, delegating and supervising the remaining modelling and detailing tasks according to each resource's capabilities.

-Operational Mobility: Availability for frequent travel within Spain (mainly to Córdoba) and occasional international travel.

Requirements

-Higher Engineering Degree: Mechanical, Aerospace, Naval or equivalent qualification.

-Defence Experience: Demonstrable and solid track record in the design and/or manufacture of similar components within the military field.

-Technical Specialisation: Direct and demonstrable experience in defence projects focused on: Advanced structures.

-Armour and survivability systems (ballistic and mine protection).

-Elastic components (suspension, damping and energy absorption systems).

-Autonomy and Leadership: Ability to manage remote workflows and efficiently guide the team's technical development.

-Availability to travel within Spain.

About EME Group

EME Group is a Spanish engineering and construction company specializing in infrastructure, renewable energy, and industrial projects. With a strong presence in Spain and international operations, the group delivers large-scale civil works, building projects, and energy facilities, positioning itself as a key player in the Iberian construction sector.

In Spain, EME Group operates primarily from Madrid, where it manages a diverse portfolio of public and private contracts. The company values technical expertise and project management skills, making it a relevant employer for engineers and construction professionals. While its brand is well known within the Spanish construction industry, it is less familiar to international audiences, and its workforce is predominantly Spanish-speaking.

Founded
1999
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Based in Madrid, offering opportunities in Spain's capital with a growing construction sector.
  • Works on renewable energy projects, aligning with Spain's green energy transition.
  • Spanish is the primary working language, so fluency is essential for most roles.
  • The company has a strong local reputation, which can be valuable for career growth in Spain.

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Additional information

We guarantee equal opportunities in accessing this position. In those areas where there is less representation of women or men, we actively work to promote greater balance.

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