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.

Junior Process Improvement 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 will your job consist of?

You will join the Process Improvement Engineering area at our center located in Las Matas.

Your mission will be to support the analysis, measurement, and optimization of production processes, contributing to improving times, standardizing work methods, and detecting opportunities for continuous improvement ♻️.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Observing and analyzing tasks performed in the factory to identify actual times and opportunities for improvement.
Participating in the definition of standard times using methods and times methodologies.
Collaborating in the preparation of technical documentation: standard instructions, flowcharts, process sheets.
Supporting line optimization, ergonomics, and waste reduction projects.
Accompanying the implementation of new methods on the plant floor and gathering feedback from operating personnel.

What we are looking for in you:

Official degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Organization, or similar. 🎓
No previous experience is necessary: we are looking for junior profiles eager to learn.
Basic knowledge (or interest in learning) about process improvement, Lean, ergonomics, or methods and times.
Minimum B2 level of English
Proficiency in Excel and ease of working with data.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract directly with Talgo.
Remuneration package consisting of a fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, which is why we offer health insurance that you and your family can enjoy.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 28 working vacation days in our 2026 labor 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 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 worldwide!

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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 consistirá tu trabajo?

Te integrarás en el área de Ingeniería de Mejora de Procesos de nuestro centro ubicado en Las Matas.

Tu misión será apoyar el análisis, medición y optimización de procesos productivos, contribuyendo a mejorar tiempos, estandarizar métodos de trabajo y detectar oportunidades de mejora continua ♻️.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Observar y analizar las tareas realizadas en fábrica para identificar tiempos reales y oportunidades de mejora.
Participar en la definición de tiempos estándar mediante metodologías de métodos y tiempos.
Colaborar en la elaboración de documentación técnica: instrucciones estándar, flujogramas, fichas de proceso.
Apoyar en proyectos de optimización de líneas, ergonomía y reducción de desperdicios.
Acompañar la implantación de nuevos métodos en planta y recoger feedback del personal operario.

Lo que buscamos en ti:

Titulación oficial en Ingeniería Industrial, Mecánica, Organización Industrial o similar. 🎓
No es necesaria experiencia previa: buscamos perfiles junior con ganas de aprender.
Conocimientos básicos (o interés en aprender) sobre mejora de procesos, Lean, ergonomía o métodos y tiempos.
Nivel mínimo B2 de inglés
Manejo de Excel y facilidad para trabajar con datos.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato indefinido directamente con Talgo.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos un seguro médico que podrás disfrutar tú, como tu familia.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 28 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026.
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.