Production Engineer

About us:

CENTUM research & technology, part of CENTUM Group, was founded in 2010 with the following vision: Fly with a purpose. Our mission is to develop and market aeronautical mission systems in the fields of Emergency, Security, Defense and Aerospace.

Our products are based on cutting-edge technology developed by a highly qualified team of engineers. We design solutions that allow aeronautical platforms to not just fly, but to fly with a purpose.

The goal of our business is clear: to improve people’s lives. We work to develop innovative solutions adapted to the world’s needs so we can make society a safer place to live from efficiently finding missing people to facilitating communications in critical scenarios.

At CENTUM research & technology, we are a team of specialized engineers with more than 10 years of experience in fields like digital signal processing, mobile communications, and software defined radio.

About the role: 

We are looking for a Production Engineer Sr. with expertise in electronics manufacturing and production organization to join our team. As a leader of the Manufacturing area, you will coordinate production tasks, collaborate with R&D team to create the first prototyping of our technology, and lead an expert team to production our high-end technological systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Manufacturing area, encompassing production, quality control, and logistics subareas.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to prototype our R&D projects.
• Working with COO to elaborate the strategy of the area.
• Spearhead the industrialization process of our systems.
• Implementing and optimizing production processes to enhance efficiency and optimize costs.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in electronics or equivalent field.
• Proven hands-on experience in cabling manufacturing, surface-mount device (SMD) soldering, and mechanical assembly processes, preferably within a high-tech or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about and explore the application of emerging technologies in manufacturing processes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in production planning methodologies and tools, such as ERP systems, capacity planning software, and lean manufacturing principles, to optimize resource utilization and meet production targets.
• Experience in verification and validation (V&V) processes, including manufacturing peer reviews, to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with laboratory measurement equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, analyzer...)

Soft Skills: 

• Methodical and organized person.
• Use to work in a dynamic and flexible environment.
• Autonomy and responsibility.
• Ability to take on new challenges.

Other Skills: 

• Fluent in both English and Spanish languages.
• Knowledge of Office tools.
• Ability in effective analysis and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of electronics schematics, datasheets and technical instructions.