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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

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

Benefits

• 💙 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.