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 world's 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 ramp‑up and operational start‑up of the new production plant, defining and deploying the necessary industrial capabilities, processes, and workflows to support the company’s 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 ramp‑up of the new production plant, ensuring readiness of infrastructure, equipment, people, and processes.
• Lead the operational ramp‑up 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 shop‑floor 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 workshop‑level 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 day‑to‑day 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.

Cross‑functional 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 workshop‑related topics.

What you need to be successful:

• 7+ years of experience in industrial / manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, high‑tech, or similar).
• Proven experience managing a workshop or production facility.
• Strong leadership skills and hands‑on operational mindset.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, assembly, and test environments.
• Used to working in fast‑moving, evolving organizations (scale‑up or project‑driven context).
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a strong plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to combine operational rigor with pragmatic decision‑making.
• 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 don't meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace, we're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. So, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't 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 team’s 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 !