About PLD Space PLD Space is an international company on a mission to transport satellites into space, vertically integrating the 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 integral benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. Its family of MIURA launchers and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full spectrum of space missions.

PLD Space operates over 188,000 m² of facilities in Elche, Teruel (Spain), Kourou (French Guiana), and Duqm (Oman), enabling the company to provide comprehensive satellite and payload launch services into space.

Teamwork, courage, determination and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee an autonomous, independent satellite space access capability, based on reliability at a globally competitive price. The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entities Mission

Ensure that all processes and methodologies in the Engineering area of PLD Space are defined, validated, controlled and documented in accordance with the ECSS requirements and those of each of the programmes. Likewise, it focuses on the improvement of these processes to achieve operational excellence in the engineering function.

Responsibilities

Identify applicable processes and define critical aspects of these

Define methodologies, procedures and standards and coordinate their implementation among engineering teams, as well as their follow up and continuous improvement.

Facilitate communication and coordination between engineering teams and other as program management, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and testing teams.





Ensure correct management and maintain visibility of department workload, milestones, and execution status.

Prepare regular progress reports and management summaries

Help optimize department efficiency and utilization of resources

Necessary Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent experience.

Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering organizations

Strong organizational and coordination abilities

Planning and prioritization skills

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Ability to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

Fluency in English language

Desired Requirements

Team management and leadership support

Resource and workload management

KPI and performance monitoring

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and stakeholders

Clear reporting and presentation skills

Internal coordination effectiveness

Lean Manufacturing y Lean Engineering.

Familiarity with space launch systems.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes for aerospace products and systems.

Benefits Health & Wellness 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

Find balance 23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31st

Flexible work schedule

Never stop learning We encourage practical learning

We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork

Focus on your financial future Childcare flexible contributions

Restaurant tickets

Transport flexible contributions

Training support

Values We have five 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!

📌 Engineering Process Engineer (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche