Innovation & Materials Engineer Intern (m/f/x)

Job Location
MEQUINENZA PLANT
Job Description
We are looking for an Innovation & Materials Engineer to join our Mequinenza Plant.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that new materials, suppliers and material-related innovations are successfully qualified and implemented at the site, meeting the required technical, quality and manufacturing standards .
You will be a key technical partner connecting the Mequinenza Plant with regional teams and suppliers, helping us understand how material characteristics and specifications impact product quality, manufacturing processes and supply reliability .
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining engineering, innovation, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

Your key responsibilities 🔑
As Innovation & Materials Engineer, you will:

- Lead the technical qualification of new materials and suppliers , ensuring they meet site requirements before implementation.

- Act as the main technical point of contact for Mequinenza in regional material-related projects and innovation initiatives.

- Provide technical expertise during material and supplier validations, ensuring successful implementation at plant level.

- Lead technical problem solving with suppliers when material specifications, data, certificates of analysis or performance do not meet expectations.

- Coordinate and support plant-specific material qualifications and validations , providing the technical data and analysis required for decision making.

- Partner with regional teams and suppliers to better understand and model how material parameters affect product quality and manufacturing performance .

- Provide technical support for material allocation, sourcing and specification changes .

- Identify and lead complex technical projects that strengthen business continuity and supply assurance .

- Represent the Mequinenza Plant in regional material and innovation forums, helping align priorities related to innovation, supply risk and cost-saving opportunities .

- Provide technical guidance and leadership within the site's materials area.

What we offer 💙

- A key engineering role with direct exposure to innovation, manufacturing and external suppliers .

- The opportunity to lead technical projects with both site and regional impact .

- Continuous learning and professional development within P&G.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- A collaborative, international and technically challenging working environment.

- An inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and grow.

Job Qualifications

- 🎓University degree (completed or currently being completed) in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills .

- Ability to understand material specifications and translate technical information into manufacturing requirements.

- Ability to work effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams and regional/global stakeholders .

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to independently lead technical projects and manage multiple priorities.

- Fluent English and Spanish , both written and spoken.

Job Schedule
Full time
Job Number
R000161898
Job Segmentation
Internships
Starting Pay / Salary Range
€1.200,00 / month