OverviewIn this role you lead the Production Quality Department at the Space Systems plant in Getafe, guiding a team of about 25 across QA, inspection and conformity activities.
You will sit on the plant management committee and drive continuous improvement with quality as a key stakeholder.
You will act as the primary focal point for Production Quality across business areas and customers, shaping quality processes and metrics.
This position offers impact through the Space Transformation Plan, cost control, and cross-site alignment to deliver compliant, high-quality space systems.
Compensaciones / BeneficiosVacation days with additional days-off
Hybrid work model
Life and health insurance
Employee stock options
Retirement plan
On-site facilities
ResponsabilidadesLead and develop the Production Quality Department (QA, inspection, conformity) at Getafe
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and align team objectives with corporate goals
Manage budgeting (3.5M) and S&OP; for Production Quality; prepare executive summaries and KPIs
Harmonize quality practices across Space Systems plants and coordinate with internal/external customers




Oversee deliveries to Airbus Spacecraft facilities and external customers; manage 8 production areas (e.g., Composites, AIT, Launcher Assembly)
Promote preventive quality culture and implement quality processes (NCM, RCA, PPS, NRB, quality auths)
Ensure quality documentation (QA Plan, Control Plan, inspection reports) and product certification through measurements
Direct the NDT team and oversee receiving inspections; support ENG/ external audits (EN ****)
Requisitos principalesUniversity degree in Engineering or related technical disciplines (Physics, Chemistry, etc.)
Minimum 2 years of prior team management experience
Strong leadership and communication skills; change management ability
Languages: Spanish and English (full professional proficiency)
Experience in Quality departments or cross-functional collaboration with Quality teams
Leadership
Excellent communication
Change management
Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes
Non-Conformance Management
Root Cause Analysis

📌 Ho Production Quality Space Getafe
🏢 Airbus Defence And Space
📍 Getafe