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.

Team Leader - Mechanical Area -

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 manufacturing department/area of our center located in Rivabellosa.

Your mission will be to lead, plan, coordinate, and supervise the human, technical, and material resources necessary for the correct development of manufacturing activities in accordance with established processes and procedures and center management guidelines, to perform the work within the established deadlines and costs and with the quality required by the customer.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Team Management: Direct, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Planning and Project Management: Define objectives, deadlines, and necessary resources for projects, using effective management tools.

Project Direction: Supervise project progress, identify and resolve problems, and ensure compliance with established requirements and deadlines.

Cost Management: Control and optimize project costs, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of operations.

Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and present relevant information on project performance for strategic decision-making.

What we are looking for in you:🔎🔎

FPII or Vocational Training Intermediate or Higher Degree in Mechanical area or similar.

Knowledge in blueprint interpretation, assembly processes, and workshop documentation.

At least 3 years of experience in team management in industrial areas, preferably in assembly.

Knowledge of prevention, quality, and environment applied to industrial assembly environments.

Knowledge of office software.

Availability to work in shifts.

At Talgo, we offer you:🤝🏻🖋

Permanent contract directly with Talgo.

Compensation package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and a pension plan.

For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer social benefits such as health insurance and telephone support services from nutrition and psychology professionals, which your family can also enjoy.

Full-time working in morning and/or afternoon shifts.

Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 28 working days of vacation in our 2025 labor calendar.

Bus routes from Vitoria, Miranda, and Haro.

Career path 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!