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

About the role

P&G is looking for an Innovation & Materials Engineer intern to join its Mequinenza plant. You will ensure that new materials, suppliers and material-related innovations are qualified and implemented at the site, meeting technical, quality and manufacturing standards. You will act as the main technical link between the plant and regional teams and suppliers, helping them understand how material characteristics affect product quality, manufacturing and supply reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the technical qualification of new materials and suppliers so they meet site requirements before implementation.
• Act as the main technical contact for regional material projects and innovation initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise during material and supplier validations and solve technical problems with suppliers when specifications, data, certificates of analysis or performance fall short.
• Coordinate plant-specific material qualifications and provide the technical data and analysis needed for decisions.
• Partner with regional teams and suppliers to model how material parameters affect product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Support material allocation, sourcing and specification changes, and lead complex projects that strengthen business continuity and supply assurance.
• Represent the plant in regional material and innovation forums and guide the site's materials area.

Required profile

• University degree (completed or in progress) in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Ability to work with suppliers, manufacturing teams and regional or global stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand material specifications and turn technical information into manufacturing requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead technical projects independently and manage several priorities.

What we offer

• A key engineering role with exposure to innovation, manufacturing and external suppliers.
• The chance to lead technical projects with site and regional impact.
• Continuous learning and professional development within P&G.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, in a collaborative, international and inclusive workplace.