Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

This job was published 3 months ago

Quality Engineer - Projects

Talgo

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and of high quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What would your job consist of? 💡

You will join the Project Quality department at our center located in Las Matas.

Your mission will be to ensure that the development and production of the assigned project are executed in accordance with regulations, internal procedures, and customer requirements, thereby ensuring the quality of the final product.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Planning quality activities for the assigned project and maintaining Safety and Quality dossiers.
Documentary tracking of quality tests and coordinating customer invitations for tests and inspections.
Collaborating with Quality Technicians in the management of defects per car, deviation reports, root cause analysis (8D, 5W, Ishikawa), derogations, and production FAIs.
Managing quality claims received from the customer.
Maintaining train configuration records in accordance with internal procedures.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or similar.
High level of spoken and written English (minimum B2). A high level of spoken and written German or French will be valued.
High proficiency in EXCEL and POWER BI (pivot tables, charting, macros, etc.) will be valued.
Availability to travel both nationally and internationally.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract.
Remuneration package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, which is why we offer health insurance for you and your family.
Flexible schedule (start 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and finish 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM) with an intensive workday in summer. Possibility of 2 remote work days after completing the 6-month probationary period.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 6 company-fixed long weekends to make the most of your region's calendar.
Shuttle buses to facilitate arrival at the workplace.
Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school.

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

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

View original advert (Spanish)

En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistiría tu trabajo? 💡

Te integrarás en el departamento de Calidad Proyectos de nuestro centro ubicado en Las Matas.

Tu misión será garantizar que el desarrollo y producción del proyecto asignado se ejecuten conforme a normativa, procedimientos internos y requisitos del cliente, asegurando así la calidad del producto final.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Planificación de actividades de calidad en el proyecto asignado y mantenimiento de dosieres de Seguridad y Calidad.
Seguimiento documental de pruebas de calidad y coordinación de invitaciones a cliente para pruebas e inspecciones.
Colaboración con Técnicos de Calidad en gestión de defectos por coche, informes de desviación, análisis de causa raíz (8D, 5W, Ishikawa), derogaciones y FAIs de producción.
Gestión de reclamaciones de calidad recibidas por parte del cliente.
Mantenimiento de los registros de configuración de los trenes conforme a procedimiento interno.

¿Qué buscamos?

Titulación de Grado y/o Máster en Ingeniería especialidad industrial o similares.
Nivel alto de inglés hablado y escrito (mínimo B2). Se valorará nivel alto de alemán o Francés hablado y escrito.
Se valorará alto dominio de EXCEL, POWER BI a nivel de tablas dinámicas, sacar gráficos, macros, etc.
Disponibilidad para viajar tanto a nivel nacional e internacional.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato de carácter indefinido.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos seguro médico, que podrás disfrutar tanto tú, como tu familia.
Horario flexible (entrada de 7:30 h-9:00 h y salida de 16:30 h-18:00 h) con jornada intensiva en verano. Posibilidad de 2 días de teletrabajo superado el periodo de prueba de 6 meses.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 26 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 6 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad.
Autobuses lanzadera que facilitan la llegada al centro de trabajo.
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. Escuela de idiomas.

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.