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PLD Space About PLD Space PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has established itself as a general benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With a team of more than 350 employees and 220 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates a launch base in the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). Mission
As a Structures Integration Manager, your main mission within the area will be to lead the department in charge of the assembly and the integration of the structures sub-system and generate all the documentation related with the process. Responsibilities
Development, implementation, and optimization of assembly procedures and technical approaches for the launch vehicle primary and secondary structures. Assembly of aerospace structures, rocket engines, fluid systems and others. Technical support and problem-solving during assembly procedures. Coordination with dedicated departments for specific tooling needs and development requirements. Support organizing, assigning, and tracking work/deliverables for the assembly team. Reporting and working closely with Program management to meet deadlines and milestones. Concurrence activities with our design engineers and supply chain department in evolving our designs to improve quality, reducing assembly timing and simplify operations in general. In charge of implementing processes in a rapidly evolving production environment. Collaboration with design and manufacturing of tooling and support equipment to facilitate hardware assembly. Attention to detail and establishment of a highly structured integration environment. Be able to envisage and forecast future needs and requirements from the refurbishment and maintenance point of view that may impact on the first assembly procedure concept. Quickly resolve non-conformances and work with the Quality team to implement root cause corrective actions. Implementation of quality assurance processes conforming to specifications and standards. Maintaining an operational safe, clean and well-organized integration environment. Necessary Requirements
High level in both written and spoken English. Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or analogous field. Proven +7-year experience with assembly and integration of complex and multi-disciplinary systems in aerospace, aviation, automotive or similar quality-oriented field. High hands-on project and assembly experience with structures, mechanical or/and high-pressure fluid systems. Experience with the following: assembly planning and process definition, documentation and reports creation, process tracking and quality control according to standards. Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design and assembly, including working knowledge of GD&T; and design considerations. Familiar with 3D models environment and Drawings understanding. Experience with CAD and PLM System. Full proficiency in MS office tools expected. Experience with ERP systems, work order creation/management, and BOM structures. Ability to learn, lead others, and help others learn while maintaining high performance level. Team or Project leadership experience in an aerospace development environment or similar. Desire to work hands-on, both independently and as part of a team. Systematic Problem Solving, Value Stream Engagement, Requirements Management, and Project Management Best Practices. High level in both written and spoken English and Spanish. Desired Requirements
Familiarity with some of the following: design for manufacturing, kaizen, lean manufacturing, six sigma and failure mode and effects analysis. Experience with process development from R&D; to high-volume manufacturing. Desired experience with orbital launch systems and or launch vehicles, or flight production projects or programs. Experience in full life-cycle development of aerospace systems. Experience with Siemens NX and Team Center desired. Benefits
Physiotherapy within our facilities 50% discount on your health insurance You can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price. Healthy snacks and lots of fruit 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st We encourage practical learning We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork Childcare flexible contributions Restaurant tickets Transport flexible contributions Training support
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📌 Structures Integration Manager
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Teruel