Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), España
About PLD:
Founded in 2011, PLD Space is a high-tech engineering, manufacturing and service-driven company, with deep track record and expertise in space launch technologies.
We are a trusted global championing industry leader disrupting the pathway to space access. We are on a mission to reach new heights by making space more accessible, supporting missions that will make us smarter, safer and wealthier.
Our purpose is to propel new futures, to enable progress from space and enrich peoples' lives on Earth, by moving new economies, people and world forward.
Mission
As a Chief Product Quality and System Reliability Officer, your main mission will be to be responsible for all aspects of the Product Quality and System Reliability as well as the development and management of teams and providing support and guidance on the manufacturing and assembly or our launch vehicles.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the engineering and manufacturing teams through product development and production to create quality plans for building and manufacturing which includes all prototypes for testing.
Reviewing and reporting on the manufacturability of our products.
Reporting and modification of failures/lessons learned.
Develop, implement and validate product and processes through tests and inspections ensuring the quality and criteria are consistently met.
Design and conduct build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated.
Identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and manufacturability, collaborating with different teams to find simple solutions.
Record and investigate failures in production, test and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes.
Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, team leaders and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities.
Support the plant floor in continuous improvement and the advancement the creation of a Lean, autonomous production system.
Establish and create standard rework/repair guides, removal of redundant or unnecessary processes, and improve control and optimization of critical processes.
Necessary Requirements
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, or other related fields.
10+ years in a manufacturing, quality and/or design engineering role.
Experience with troubleshooting.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Driven to deliver and constantly push the boundaries and take ownership and accountability for your own actions and mistakes.
Can-do attitude and outstanding communication skills.
Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within an international team environment.
Experience with very fast-growing industrial organizations.
Fluent in English and Spanish would be a plus.
DesiredRequirements
Hard workload capacity and high availability.
International expertise
Legal/contracts management (mainly providers and subcontractors).
Leadership skills
Interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving oriented and decision making oriented
Enthusiastic contributor
Risk anticipation and mitigation oriented
Talent developer
Benefits
Health & Wellness: We want you to be happy and healthy in body and mind. We encourage you to have regular physiotherapy sessions at our facilities so that you can continue with your physical activities. We offer partial coverage of your medical scheme covering you, your spouse or partner, and your children.
Boost your creativity: Focus. Energy. Yummy snacks. It takes a lot to be creative all day, but we've got you covered. Eat local, sustainable, delectable fare at our cafes, and plunder our pantries for fresh fruit and other goodies whenever you need a boost.
Engineering by doing: We encourage hands-on learning and foster internal mobility and team collaboration, with one-third of positions filled by current employees and one in five people promoted each year.
Find balance: PLD Space offers 23 days of annual leave + 24 and 31 of December. We prioritize worklife balance with flexible schedules, empowering teams to manage their own hours. We work hard here, so we encourage taking breaks to recharge, ensuring a healthy work environment.
Never stop learning: At PLD Space, education and professional development is a priority. We offer extensive learning opportunities, from conferences and webinars to higher education programs and technical certifications. We encourage hands-on learning and foster internal mobility and team collaboration, with one-third of positions filled by current employees and one in five people promoted each year.
Focus on your financial future: Flexible remuneration plan lets you allocate part of your salary to everyday expenses like lunch, nursery school or public transport, which are exempt from Personal Income Tax (IRPF) when paid through this system.
Values
We have four critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.
Teamwork.
Hard work.
Dynamism.
Commitment.
Keep it simple.
Join us to reinvent how rockets are built!
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