Engineering Process Engineer
PLD Space1mo ago
Defines, validates and documents engineering processes and methodologies to ECSS standards at PLD Space. Coordinates engineering teams and improves operational efficiency.
ElcheNo Spanish needed
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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Elche
- Education
- Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
- Benefits
- Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Experience in production processes.
- Experience in handling and preparing chemical products.
- Advanced Vocational Training (FP Superior) or Intermediate Vocational Training (FP Medio) in an industrial field.
- English: intermediate level.
Nice to have
- Experience in electroplating processes on non-ferrous metals, chemical plants, or similar.
- Experience in copper and nickel electrodeposition processes.
- Experience in other coating and surface treatment processes for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals - Counterbalance forklift course.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Physiotherapy within our facilities
- 50% discount on your health insurance
- You can add your family members to the health insurance at a competitive price.
- Healthy snacks and fresh fruit
- We foster practical learning
- We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork
- 23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st off
- Flexible schedule
- Daycare
- Restaurant tickets
- Transportation
- Education
The role
What you'll do
As a Metal Coatings Surface Treatment Technician, your main mission within the Production department will be to prepare, execute, and report on the different processes involved in the metal coatings area.
Tasks
- Preparation of samples and chemical solutions.
- Preparation and assembly of components and tooling.
- Implementation and control of the production process.
- Stock control and materials management.
- Maintenance, control, and cleaning of equipment.
About PLD Space
PLD Space is a Spanish aerospace company specializing in the development of reusable rocket launch systems. Founded in 2011, the company is known for its Miura 1 suborbital launch vehicle and the upcoming Miura 5 orbital rocket, positioning itself as a key player in the European small satellite launch market. With a team of over 200 engineers and technicians, PLD Space is one of the few private companies in Europe developing its own launch vehicles.
PLD Space operates from its headquarters in Elche, Spain, with additional facilities in Teruel and Huelva. The company is expanding its workforce and actively recruits international talent, offering opportunities in engineering, aerospace, and manufacturing. Its work culture is fast-paced and innovation-driven, making it an attractive destination for professionals looking to contribute to Europe's growing space industry.
- Industry
- Aerospace
- Founded
- 2011
- Employees
- 100–500
- Headquarters
- Elche, Spain
- In Spain
- Elche, Teruel, Huelva
- Website
- pldspace.com
Good to know if you are moving
- PLD Space is headquartered in Elche, a city in the Valencia region, offering a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
- The company is a pioneer in European private spaceflight, having launched the first private suborbital rocket in Europe.
- International hires can expect to work in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge rocket technology.
- Spain offers a favorable climate and lifestyle, with Elche being close to the Mediterranean coast.
- The company is actively expanding its team, with open positions in engineering, manufacturing, and testing.
In their own words
About the company & team
PLD Space is an international company whose mission is to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Based in Elche and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a world reference in the small satellite launch vehicle sector. Its MIURA rocket family and its LINCE crew capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.
PLD Space has more than 188,000 m² of technical facilities in Elche, Teruel, Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), allowing it to offer complete launch services for satellites and other payloads into space.
Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and reliable access to space for satellites at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, and national and international government agencies.
We have five core beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.
- Teamwork
- Effort
- Dynamism
- Commitment
- Make it easy
Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!
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