Michelin Spain
Michelin is a global leader in tire manufacturing and sustainable mobility, operating in over 170 countries with a workforce of approximately 132,000 people. The company is renowned for producing high-quality tires for everything from passenger cars to aircraft, as well as for its iconic Michelin Guides and travel services. As a major industrial powerhouse, Michelin focuses on innovation and environmental sustainability within the manufacturing sector. In Spain, Michelin maintains a significant industrial and commercial footprint, operating four major production plants and a specialized testing center. For international professionals, the company offers robust career paths in engineering, industrial organization, and logistics, providing a stable environment within a multicultural corporate structure that values internal mobility and long-term development.
Company History
Founded in 1889 by André and Édouard Michelin in France, the company became a pioneer in the tire industry with the invention of the removable pneumatic tire. It established its first Spanish factory in Lasarte in 1934 and has since grown into one of the country's most important industrial contributors.
For International Professionals
- Operates four large-scale manufacturing plants in Spain located in Valladolid, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Aranda de Duero, and Lasarte-Oria.
- Home to the Michelin Almería Experience Center (CEMA), one of the most advanced tire testing facilities in the world.
- One of the largest industrial employers in Spain, offering high job stability and structured professional growth programs.
- Provides opportunities for international mobility and cross-border collaboration within the global Michelin Group.
- Regularly recruits for specialized engineering roles and industrial management positions across its Spanish locations.