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Configuration Manager

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 29 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Talgo

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract
Hours
Jornada intensiva in summer
English
Required
Other languages
German
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

And for this, you will carry out functions such as:

  • Education in Technical Engineering / Degree in Engineering.
  • Knowledge / experience in the railway sector.
  • Knowledge of PLM/SAP (Advanced Excel level valued)
  • Advanced level of English, at least B2. German valued
  • Knowledge of Configuration Management in industrial environments valued.
  • Knowledge of the product and the development and modification management processes.
  • Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, and product warranty/after-sales processes, and general knowledge of the supply chain.
  • Knowledge of the process map, applicable regulations or references: ISO TS 22163 (IRIS 2017), ISO 10007, CMMI.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Compensation package consisting of a fixed salary, variable pay, and significant social benefits.
  • For Talgo, health is a priority, and that is why we offer you health insurance, which you can enjoy, as well as your family.
  • Flexible working hours (entry from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and exit from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM) with intensive working hours in summer. Possibility of 80% remote work after passing the 6-month probationary period.
  • Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 vacation days in our 2026 work calendar and 6 company-designated bridge days, to make the most of your Community's calendar.
  • Shuttle buses that facilitate commuting to the workplace.
  • Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school

The role

What will your job consist of?: ⚙️💻

You will join the configuration department/area of our facility located in Las Matas.

Your mission will be, participating directly in the development of new products, the management, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the configuration management process transversally at Talgo throughout the entire product life cycle and in the management of the obsolescence of its components and change control.

What you'll do

  • Establishing and maintaining the "variability tree and structure" of the project.
  • Identifying the configuration items - necessary and sufficient - and their requirements to ensure traceability throughout the entire life cycle.
  • Carrying out proactive configuration and baseline management, according to the project phases and the validation strategy, ensuring the development progresses in a planned, synchronized, compatible, and known manner... organizing and optimizing the work derived from pending modifications.
  • Leading, streamlining, and ensuring the application of the change management procedure, to guarantee:
      • The correct impact analysis, coordination, implementation/compatibility with other modifications, budgeting, and approval by the appropriate level according to the complexity of each modification.
      • Its release after the necessary validation/authorization.
  • Ensuring proper obsolescence management, optimizing the strategy to follow in each case (proactive or reactive) to minimize risks to operations.

What are we looking for? 🔍🔍

At Talgo, we offer you: ✅✅

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About Talgo

Talgo is a Spanish multinational company specializing in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of high-speed, intercity, and commuter trains. With a history spanning over 80 years, Talgo is a key player in the rail manufacturing industry, known for its innovative lightweight trains and advanced technology. The company operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and employs thousands of professionals across its various facilities.

In Spain, Talgo is headquartered in Madrid and has significant industrial operations in the Basque Country and other regions. The company is a major employer for engineers, technicians, and maintenance specialists, offering opportunities in design, manufacturing, quality, and project management. For international professionals, Talgo provides a dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and engineering excellence, making it an attractive option for those looking to advance their careers in the rail industry.

Industry
Rail Manufacturing
Founded
1942
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Las Palmas, Barcelona
Website
talgo.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Talgo is a Spanish company, so international hires will be working in a Spanish-speaking environment, with opportunities to learn or improve Spanish.
  • The company has a strong focus on engineering and innovation, offering roles in design, manufacturing, and maintenance.
  • Talgo has a global presence, with projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, providing opportunities for international collaboration.
  • The company is headquartered in Madrid, a vibrant city with a high quality of life and a large international community.
  • Talgo offers a range of roles from engineering to technical maintenance, with opportunities for career growth in a specialized industry.

In their own words

About the company & team

The Talgo team is characterized by its high technological training, solid experience and qualification, and by its great capacity for innovation and creativity. Cultural diversity among our workers makes us a stronger company globally and with greater plurality of ideas and experiences.

Additional information

At Talgo, we bet on talent, permanently encouraging the personal and professional growth of our team and we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering diversity in our teams.

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity in our teams.

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