Senior Powertrain Specialist

ALTEN Spain; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational in engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the automotive sector, particularly in Powertrain environments. The role involves coordinating projects, ensuring quality processes, and overseeing the technical aspects of mechanical components. A strong command of English and leadership skills are essential for this dynamic position that offers specialized training and integration into a professional team.

Servicios

Continuous professional development

Good work atmosphere

Integration into a qualified team

Formación

• Experience of at least 15 years in project management in the automotive sector.
• High level of English (C1) in both spoken and written forms.
• Experience in technical coordination between departments.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate technical and project management activities across various partners.
• Consolidate and report on project indicators at each milestone.
• Participate in defining project objectives and risk analysis.

Conocimientos

Technical project management

Combustion engines knowledge

Electric engines knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Educación

Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive)

Descripción del empleo

Do you have at least 15 years of experience as a Project Manager in Powertrain environments?

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What will your mission be?

Coordinate technical and project management activities across the main client, industrial partners, and the different departments involved.

Ensure the proper application of internal development and quality processes (project management methodologies, design, validation, and homologation).

Consolidate and report QCDP indicators (Quality, Cost, Deadline, Performance) at each project milestone.

Oversee the technical convergence of mechanical components within your area of responsibility, from early phases through technical maturity (P0–P4).

Participate in defining objectives, risk analysis, and overall project planning.

Prepare the technical documentation required for development (specifications, functional analyses, validation plans, quality dossiers, QCDP reports, among others).

Ensure problem-solving and technical traceability using structured methodologies (LUP, 8D, QC Story, PDCA).

Coordinate the technical transfer to the series production phase.

Participate in training sessions and updates of internal development and quality tools.

Ideal candidate profile :

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive, or similar).
• At least 15 years of experience in technical project management, especially in the automotive / Powertrain sector.
• Deep technical knowledge of combustion and electric engines.
• Proven experience in technical coordination between departments and cross‑functional project management.
• High level of English (C1) is essential, both spoken and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate agreements and decision‑making in complex and multicultural environments.
• Leadership skills, global project vision, and a results‑oriented mindset.

What can we offer you?

• A position in a competitive multinational company in continuous growth.
• ✌️ Integration into a highly qualified team of professionals, with a good work atmosphere, innovative and dynamic.
• Specialized training and continuous professional development.