PLD Space is an international companyon 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 * by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space hasestablisheditself as a global benchmark in the small satellite launch sector. PLD Spaceoperatesover 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.The company is able to offer best-in-class launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies and national and international governmental entitiesMissionAs a SupplierQuality Engineer your mission will be to oversee and improve the qualityperformance of our suppliers.

In this role, you will be responsible forauditing, evaluating, and supporting suppliers to ensure compliance with PLDSpace's quality standards and aerospace regulations. You will serve as theprimary point of contact for supplier-related quality issues, escalatenon-conformances, manage deviations (RFW/RFD), and drive corrective actions andcontinuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with internal teams andsuppliers, you will play a key role in enhancing product quality, processreliability, and supplier performance across the supply chain.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and follow up quality processes linked tosuppliers of parts and processes.Perform quality audits to suppliers to verify theymeet the required standards and specifications.Escalate supplier-related non-conformances detected atPLD Space facilities to suppliers' quality teams.Be the focal point for suppliers for incidenceresolution and quality assuranceFollow up the implementation of corrective actions atsupplier facilities derived from non-conformance management,



reportinginternally to the NCM Engineer.Ensure clear communication of quality requirements andan agile and collaborative environment for improvement of products andprocesses between suppliers and PLD Space teams.Prepare reports on supplier performance, qualityissues and corrective actions for internal and external stakeholders.Necessary RequirementsBachelor's or master's degree in engineering, withpreference in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.Minimum of 2 years in supplier quality assurance,preferably in the aerospace industry.Strong understanding of quality management principles,manufacturing processes, quality control techniques, and product assuranceprocesses.Experience in root cause analysis and implementationof corrective actions.Experience with quality management software tools andsystems.ECSS-Q-ST-10C (Space Product Assurance)- ECSS-Q-ST- (Nonconformance ControlSystem)- ECSS-Q-ST-20 (Quality Assurance)Experience in working under a QualityManagement System based in ISO **.Knowledge of launch vehicle orspacecraft manufacturing and testing processes.Experience with suppliers' managementand quality control of external deliverables.BenefitsHealth & WellnessPhysiotherapy within our facilities50% discount on your health insuranceYou can sign-up your family members with health insurance at a competitive price.Healthy snacks and lots of fruitFind balance23 days of paid vacation plus December 24th and 31stFlexible work scheduleNever stop learningWe encourage practical learningWe promote professional development through internal mobility and teamworkFocus on your financial futureChildcare adaptable contributionsRestaurant ticketsTransport flexible contributionsTraining supportValuesWe have five critical beliefs that guide the way PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies.Keep it simple.

📌 Quality Testing Engineer (Elche)
🏢 PLD Space
📍 Elche