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