Manufacturing Engineer - Special Processes

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Alcalá de Guadaíra; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team environment

Training & development opportunities

New Sevilla facility project

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Pilatus Ibérica is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Special Processes to lead the development and maintenance of process instructions for paint, sealant and CPC applications. You will drive improvements, support production, and work closely with Structural Engineering and M&P teams in Sevilla.

The role requires a degree in a related engineering field and hands-on experience in an industrial environment, with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or related Engineering field.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of painting, sealant, coatings, corrosion protection or special processes.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with SAP and CAD tools (NX).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing instructions, standards and process documentation.
• Own and improve paint, sealant and CPC manufacturing processes.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to production and resolve process issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Interact with Structural Engineering to ensure manufacturable designs and collaborate with M&P teams.
• Support engineering changes and industrialization activities affecting surface protection processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

NX CAD

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Manufacturing Engineer - Special Processes

Your Tasks

• Develop and maintain manufacturing instructions, standards and process documentation, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Own and continuously improve paint, sealant and CPC manufacturing processes, including the definition and optimization of manufacturing cycle times, labor standards and process capacity.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical support to production, resolve process‑related issues, participate in root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, cost and delivery, while supporting the qualification, validation and deployment of special processes and new technologies.
• Interact with Structural Engineering to ensure manufacturable and compliant design solutions, and collaborate with Materials & Processes (M&P) teams to maintain approved specifications and application methods.
• Support engineering changes, concessions and industrialization activities affecting surface protection processes.

With this you convince us

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or related Engineering field.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of painting, sealant, coatings, corrosion protection or special processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with SAP and CAD tools (NX).

What we offer

• A committed, international team and the chance to work on unique, cutting‑edge projects
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• The opportunity to be part of something significant: contribute to the development of a new facility in Sevilla and play a key role in shaping its future success
• Opportunities for career advancement within Pilatus Ibérica and the broader Pilatus network
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and encourages leadership

Become part of the Pilatus family

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YOUR CONTACT

Eva Sánchez Gómez

HR Recruiter

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