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