Plant Process Engineer en Alcalá de Henares, España

Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies

About us:

Exide Technologies ( is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.

About the job:

For our growing division Automotive in our Plant in Azuqueca de Henares (Spain) at the earliest possible date we are looking for a: Process Engineer.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. You will evaluate, implement and optimise existing processes, while also designing and introducing new processes and manufacturing technologies. Your work will support high-quality standards, cost reduction, improved sustainability and the development of best practices throughout the production flow. In addition, you will provide guidance and support to other departments and cross-functional teams to help ensure consistent process quality.

What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?

• Development, improvement and support of manufacturing processes
• Designing, installing and commissioning of new production equipment and methods
• Monitoring modifications and upgrades
• Troubleshooting existing processes
• Define the working instruction,material specification, parameter and main checkpoints to obtain a product according to the customer
• specifications.
• Ensuring that equipment and material works to its specification and to appropriate capacities
• To develop prototypes and processes for new serial production
• Assist the introduction of new products and raw materials
• Assure proper process information is developed, analyzed, reviewed and made available
• Working with wider team to ensure timely resolution of all process/production issues
• This is a hands-on position and a significant portion of time will be spent on the shop floor
• This position functions as a liaison between research & development, production, manufacturing engineering and quality.
• FMECA developing and updating
• Ensure the compliance in environment, health & safety standards in all projects, changes and new processes occurred in the plant.

What we ask for:

• University degree in Engineering (Process Engineering, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering) or a minimum of 3 years experience in process engineering, FMECA, manufacturing engineering, and/or plant engineering.
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of the manufacturing processes, products, machines and equipment. Comfortable in the plant environment.
• Experience in carrying out and/or leading cross functional projects.
• Experience in Lean and Six Sigma problem solving methodologies.
• Business fluent English language.
• Organised and thorough

What we offer:

• We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing division within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including: (Adapting it for each role)
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large international corporation.
• A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment.
• Pension Plan financed by the employer.
• Offer of medical insurance on preferential terms.
• Free Canteen
• Annual training plan.

Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.

Our energy: It's you!

Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.

Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet's limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.

Exide Technologies - Energizing a new world