Quality Control Manager
About the job
Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures.
Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation.
With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Position Summary – Key responsabilities and principle tasks</b></p><br /><p>· Supervise and manage daily the Quality Control Activities.</p><p>· Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.</p><p>· Optimize production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.</p><p>· Implement and monitor continuous improvements in production methods.</p><p>· Coordinate and manage the production team, fostering a collaborative work environment.</p><p>· Resolve technical and operational issues that arise in the production unit.</p><p>· Ensure production targets are met within established deadlines. </p><br /><p><b>Skills and ideal experience</b></p><br /><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production management or similar roles.</li><li>Knowledge of autonomous production techniques, soldering assembly and electrical test.</li><li>Continuous improvement knowledge (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.).</li><li>Leadership and team management skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Proficiency in computer tools and production management software.</li><li>Proficiency in English is mandatory, French and or Italian is a plus</li></ul><br /><p><b>Soft Skills </b></p><br /><ul><li>Displays energy, drive, agility and resilience in achieving work-related goals under difficult circumstances.
Enjoys or thrives on developing and performing through teamwork, and promoting improvements and change.</li><li>Ability to interface well and influence effectively at all levels including internally and externally with customers, partners and suppliers.</li><li>Willingness and ability to learn as much as possible about their area of responsibility.</li><li>Will have a collaborative approach, be a clear and proactive communicator and a good listener.</li><li>Curiosity and pro-activeness.</li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span><b>What do we offer?</b></span></span></p><br /><ul><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Flexible schedule, from 8 to 9.30 and 16.30 until 18h.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Free and healthy canteen.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Annual bonus.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Fixed profit bonus of 739,76€.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Hybrid work plan.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.</span></span></li><li style="color:!important"><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span>We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.</span></span></li></ul><br /><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs.
With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!
From Thales Alenia Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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