Plant Manager

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency sustainability and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with groundbreaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance-to-cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft which are essential to meet the demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate multicultural and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the worlds first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international team in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as in Pangea we believe that diversity (gender age race sexual orientation beliefs disability culture etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for a Plant Manager in Barcelona:

About the role:

As Plant Manager you will be fully responsible for the operational performance safety and continuous improvement of the workshop and production facilities. You will act as the bridge between engineering manufacturing AIT quality supply chain and test ensuring execution excellence from prototype to industrialization.

This role will also be a key enabler in the rampup and operational startup of the new production plant defining and deploying the necessary industrial capabilities processes and workflows to support the companys growth.

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Plant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our workshop in Barcelona. The role is primarily focused on assembly and integration activities with additional responsibility for industrialization support to manufacturing. Also coordinate test activities with the test department.

The Plant Manager plays a key role in ensuring operational excellence safety quality and scalability as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop & Plant Operations

• Oversee day-to-day workshop operations including manufacturing assembly integration and test activities.
• Lead the operational rampup of the new production plant ensuring readiness of infrastructure equipment people and processes.
• Lead the operational rampup of the new production plant ensuring readiness of infrastructure equipment people and processes.

Manufacturing & Industrial Capabilities

• Deploy and manage industrial capabilities including:

  • Metal additive manufacturing in coordination with the manufacturing team.
  • Welding processes
  • Metrology
  • Assembly operations

• Drive standardization of work instructions routings and shopfloor processes to support both prototype and industrial production phases.

• Support industrialization activities in coordination with Engineering and Supply Chain.

• Manage cleanroom capacities ensuring operational readiness and compliance with associated processes and procedures.

Supply Deliveries & Logistics

• Manage workshoplevel procurement and supply in coordination with Supply Chain (tools consumables parts).
• Oversee deliveries and receptions: quantities conformity traceability and storage.
• Anticipate material needs to avoid production disruptions and support project timelines.

Team Leadership

• Manage guide and develop workshop teams (technicians / operators).
• Set clear objectives organize work and ensure skills development and autonomy.
• Foster a strong culture of accountability collaboration and operational excellence.

Safety Labour Risk Prevention & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with labour risk prevention health & safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Identify operational risks and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Act as the main point of contact for workshop safety topics (risk assessments safety rules training awareness).
• Promote a strong safety culture in daytoday operations.

Industrial Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track key operational KPIs (safety quality delivery cost).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (processes layout tools documentation).
• Support industrialization and scaling of production activities in collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Crossfunctional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering AIT Supply Chain Quality and Project Manager teams.
• Anticipate operational constraints and propose pragmatic solutions.
• Act as the operational reference for workshoprelated topics.

What you need to be successful:

• 7 years of experience in industrial / manufacturing environments (aerospace automotive hightech or similar).
• Proven experience managing a workshop or production facility.
• Strong leadership skills and handson operational mindset.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing assembly and test environments.
• Used to working in fastmoving evolving organizations (scaleup or projectdriven context).
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to combine operational rigor with pragmatic decisionmaking.
• Strong ownership and accountability for delivery and safety.
• Comfortable structuring processes while remaining flexible.

Natural leadership and clear communication with teams and stakeholders.

Not hitting every requirement Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Pangea Propulsion is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all applications without discrimination on any legally protected grounds. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

More about us

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity who treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and make better decisions.

Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the teams core values.

Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution we really want to meet you !