Demonstration Car Workshop Manager

Horse Powertrain; Castilla y León; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading powertrain solutions company based in Valladolid, Spain, is seeking a skilled workshop manager to lead projects in their SWAP workshop. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in workshop management, a technical degree, and excellent leadership and project management skills. Proficiency in English and Spanish is essential, and knowledge of the automotive sector is a plus. Join a dynamic international team dedicated to innovation and quality.

Formación

• Proven track record in workshop management and prototype leadership.
• Excellent project management skills and powertrain expertise.
• Strong leadership and collaborative decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Create a mock-up workshop from scratch with defined processes.
• Propose build-up plans for demonstrators based on business needs.
• Manage team to execute builds on time and budget.

Conocimientos

SWAP workshop management

Project management

Powertrain technologies

Decision-making

Team leadership

English language proficiency

Spanish language proficiency

Knowledge of automotive sector

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's in Automotive

Descripción del empleo

About Horse Technologies

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Limited – an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world‑class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

This role is employed by Horse Technologies Division and is based in Valladolid, Spain, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

What You Will Do

• Create a mock‑up workshop from scratch, defining job profiles and working procedures.
• Propose demonstrator build‑up plans based on new business requirements.
• Prepare quotations for each demonstrator within time and budget constraints.
• Manage a qualified team to execute demonstrator builds on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee in‑house and outsourced activities for demonstrator projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in the workshop.
• Collaborate with global testing, design, tuning, and project teams to guarantee quality and deadlines.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record in SWAP workshop management and prototype or competition workshop leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; Master’s in Automotive preferred.
• Excellent skills in project management and powertrain technologies.
• Strong competencies in decision‑making and team leadership, with a collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of the automotive sector, Horse Powertrain business, and our ambition to transform the industry.
• Excellent command of English and Spanish, both spoken and written; French will be highly valued.

Equal opportunities employer

At Horse Technologies, we are committed to equal opportunities and select individuals based on their skills and qualifications. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we’d be delighted to meet you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

How To Apply

The deadline to submit your application is February although the selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Please note that, due to data protection regulations, we do not accept applications via email.

Questions

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter: Samantha González.

Horse Technologies is part of Horse Powertrain Ltd, a global leader in powertrain system solutions.

Learn more at 👉 www.horse-powertrain.com