A leading traffic-technology company is looking for an experienced System Engineer / Customer Project Manager to serve as the primary interface between its internal engineering team and an external supplier responsible for the design and assembly of traffic- and tolling-equipment subsystems.Location :
Madrid, Spain (occasional travel to supplier production sites)Languages :
Spanish (fluent) required;
English professional working proficiency preferredKey ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all activities from initial design specification through final design approval.Review incoming design requests from internal stakeholders, clarify open points with the supplier's design & construction team, and provide structured feedback.Facilitate design reviews with the supplier;
consolidate questions and ensure timely closure of action items.Compile evidence (DFM reports, risk assessments, test results) required for prototype and serial-production release.Support prototype builds, organize design-freeze and gate reviews, and drive actions toward serial-production readiness.Implement spot-check and final-inspection programs on the assembly line to secure stable product quality.Raise and track non-conformance reports (8D / NCR) until closure, in line with the company's quality policy.Required Experience & Skills5+ years in System Engineering, Technical Project Management, or Industrialization for electro-mechanical productsProven experience working with external design and contract-manufacturing partnersSolid understanding of design-for-manufacture (DFM), prototype validation, and serial-release processesHands-on knowledge of quality-assurance tools (FMEA, control plans, SPC, ISO 9001 / IATF 16949, 8D)Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills;
able to bridge engineering and production teamsFluent Spanish;
professional English for meetings and technical documentationNice-to-HaveBackground in traffic technology, tolling systems, or industrial sensorsExperience with international supply chains and US-based manufacturing partnerFamiliarity with PLM / PDM systems and ERP integration
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