Vacancy type: Permanent

Location: Málaga

Responsibilities

As an Industrialization Process Manager at DHV Technology, you will be involved in all phases of industrial process development and manufacturing optimization. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the industrialization and automation of manufacturing processes for space solar panels and power subsystems.
• Define, validate, and optimize production processes ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and reliability standards.
• Lead automation projects related to robotic systems, pick and place equipment, AOI, artificial vision, soldering, dispensing, and manufacturing traceability.
• Coordinate suppliers, automation integrators, and industrial equipment implementation activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, OEE optimization, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise manufacturing equipment performance, preventive maintenance plans, and FAT/SAT activities.
• Ensure compliance with ECSS standards, clean room requirements, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Support the transfer from engineering design to serial production following DFM and DFA principles.

Education and Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields focused on industrial automation and control systems.
• A Master’s Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Automation, Robotics, or similar fields is highly valued.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, or industrialization of automated production lines.
• Experience leading projects involving automated manufacturing lines or robotic cells from specification and design phases through serial production implementation.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating multidisciplinary industrial environments.
• Advanced written and spoken English proficiency equivalent to B2 level.

Technical Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in the following areas:

• Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing engineering, and industrialization of automated production lines.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming using platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Beckhoff, or similar.
• Experience with industrial robotics, artificial vision systems, AOI technologies, and automated inspection solutions.
• Understanding of advanced manufacturing processes including soldering, bonding, precision assembly, and clean room operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, preventive quality methodologies, and industrial risk analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing environments, ECSS standards, and high reliability production processes.

Soft Skills

We value candidates who possess the following skills:

• Leadership: Ability to lead industrial projects and multidisciplinary teams in demanding technical environments.
• Results Orientation: Strong focus on achieving operational excellence and continuous improvement objectives.
• Critical Thinking: Analytical mindset with strong problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Organization: Strong planning and coordination skills in complex industrial environments.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactive attitude towards innovation, optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Customer Orientation: Commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction in aerospace manufacturing.

What we offer

• Immediate start date.
• Working on exciting international projects in the space sector.
• Relocation package for national and international mobility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work Anywhere Days: 5 days per year to work from any location of your choice and break the routine.
• Birthday Off: Your birthday is not just another day, enjoy it your way.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme.
• Co-financed Health Insurance.

Ready to Shape the Future of the Space Industry?

If you’re passionate about electronics and space technology and want to join a fast-growing, innovation-driven company working on high-impact international projects, DHV Technology is your place.

Apply now and be part of the future of space. We’re waiting for you!

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