About PLD Space
PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to transporting satellites and humans into space, vertically integrating 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 global benchmark in the space launcher sector. Its MIURA family of launchers and its LINCE manned capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty in space transportation, covering the full range of space missions.
With a team of more than 350 employees and 220 million in total funding, PLD Space also has the largest private test benches in Europe, located in Teruel (Spain), and operates two launch bases: El Arenosillo, in Huelva (Spain); and the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it has more than 188,000m2 of industrial infrastructures under management.
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
As a Quality Management System (QMS) Engineer your mission will be to lead and support quality assurance initiatives across our organization. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining PLD Space QMS. You will also execute audits, maintain ISO certifications (including 9100 and 14001), manage quality documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee quality metrics, support program stakeholders, and promote a culture of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and lead internal and external audits in accordance with ECSS, ISO 9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Drive the development and implementation of processes to achieve and maintain ISO certifications, including ISO 9100 and ISO 14001.
- Oversee quality gates, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and control mechanisms to ensure product compliance throughout the lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for certification audits and address any gaps in compliance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during certification and surveillance audits conducted by external bodies.
- Perform risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies to address potential quality and safety hazards.
- Manage configuration control and documentation for certifications such as ISO 9100 and ISO 14001.
- Prepare reports, guidelines, and manuals to support both internal teams and external reviews.
- Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Drive initiatives to foster a culture of quality and operational excellence within the organization.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure their integration into the product assurance processes.
- Generate documentation, including user guides, guidelines and user manuals for internal customers.
- Generate documentation for formal program development reviews.
- Provide high-level and low-level feedback for MIURA 5 program development planning.
Necessary Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, with preference in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
- Fluent in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
- Minimum of 3 years in quality assurance, preferably in the aerospace industry.
- Experience in implementation, certification and/or maintenance of a Quality Management System based in ISO 9100.
- Experience in implementation, certification and/or maintenance of an Environmental Management System based in ISO 14001.
- Strong knowledge of quality management principles, auditing processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong understanding of quality management principles, quality control techniques, and product assurance processes.
- Knowledge of configuration management, document control, and change management processes.
- Experience with quality management software tools and systems.
Desired Requirements
- Experience in product assurance or quality management within the aerospace industry and with ECSS standards:
- ECSS-Q-ST-10C (Space Product Assurance)
- ECSS-Q-ST-10-09 (Nonconformance Control System)
- ECSS-Q-ST-20 (Quality Assurance)
- Knowledge of launch vehicle or spacecraft manufacturing and testing processes.
- Familiarity with quality management techniques and tools, such as 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
- Experience with suppliers' management and quality control of external deliverables.
- Certification in quality management or product assurance (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer).
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!