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.

Product Development Quality Engineer

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 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 Quality Department, working cross-functionally with the Engineering Department on product development projects, located in Las Matas, Madrid.

Your mission will be to drive quality in product development from the early design phases, acting preventatively to ensure technical robustness, the correct application of requirements, and the reduction of incidents throughout the entire product life cycle.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Coordinating the implementation of problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies (8D, root cause analysis, Lean/Green Belt), ensuring their correct application in engineering.
Leading the resolution of quality problems in the design phase, participating in cross-functional analyses and driving corrective actions.
Participating in design reviews (Design Reviews / Design Gates), identifying quality risks early and ensuring the application of criteria and lessons learned.
Monitoring non-quality cost indicators and process effectiveness, identifying root causes and proposing improvement plans.
Promoting the training and dissemination of quality methodologies, as well as coordinating improvement initiatives with internal teams and suppliers.

What we are looking for in you

Technical Engineering degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Experience in quality within product development or engineering, especially in industrial environments.
Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies (8D, root cause analysis) and continuous improvement (Lean, Green Belt).
Experience participating in design reviews and quality risk management.
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.
Knowledge in interpreting blueprints, AutoCad, NX...

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 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 around the world!

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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 la Dirección de Calidad, participando de forma transversal con la Dirección de Ingeniería en proyectos de desarrollo de producto, ubicada en Las Matas, Madrid.

Tu misión será impulsar la calidad en el desarrollo del producto desde fases tempranas del diseño, actuando de forma preventiva para asegurar la robustez técnica, la correcta aplicación de requisitos y la reducción de incidencias a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida del producto.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Coordinar la implantación de metodologías de resolución de problemas y mejora continua (8D, análisis de causa raíz, Lean/Green Belt), asegurando su correcta aplicación en ingeniería.
Liderar la resolución de problemas de calidad en fase de diseño, participando en análisis transversales e impulsando acciones correctivas.
Participar en revisiones de diseño (Design Reviews / Design Gates), identificando riesgos de calidad de forma temprana y asegurando la aplicación de criterios y lecciones aprendidas.
Monitorizar indicadores de costes de no calidad y eficacia de procesos, identificando causas raíz y proponiendo planes de mejora.
Impulsar la formación y difusión de metodologías de calidad, así como coordinar iniciativas de mejora con equipos internos y proveedores.

Lo que buscamos en ti

Ingeniería Técnica o Grado en Ingeniería.
Experiencia en calidad en desarrollo de producto o ingeniería, especialmente en entornos industriales.
Conocimientos en metodologías de resolución de problemas (8D, análisis de causa raíz) y mejora continua (Lean, Green Belt).
Experiencia participando en revisiones de diseño y gestión de riesgos de calidad.
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 y Power BI a nivel de tablas dinámicas, sacar gráficos, macros, etc.
Conocimientos en interpretación de planos, AutoCad, NX...

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.