Graduate Engineering Trainee – International Program 15 views

AkzoNobel’s Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) program is a 24-month international development track designed to launch your career within our Integrated Supply Chain. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both managerial and expert roles, contribute to manufacturing innovation, and build the foundation for future leadership or specialist positions across AkzoNobel worldwide.

Program Structure:
• 1st year: Based at AkzoNobel’s factory in Pilawa (Poland)
• 2nd year: Rotation to a different AkzoNobel site in Europe to gain exposure to diverse operations and cultures

During the GET program, you will:
• Contribute to process optimization and investment projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Identify improvement opportunities, design solutions, and implement changes.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, ensuring delivery within approved limits.
• Ensure compliance with company codes, practices, and QA/QC and performance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to interpret project needs and provide technical support.
• Investigate process failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply data analysis and structured problem-solving to improve plant and equipment efficiency.

What makes you a great fit:
• Final-year student or Bachelor’s/Master’s graduate in Production Management, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in building a career in manufacturing within a multinational company.
• Willing to relocate after the program to take on roles across AkzoNobel’s international sites (Europe).
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in diverse, cross-functional teams.
• Eager to learn across different functions and technologies.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills; proactive and ownership-driven.
• Fluency in English and Polish (required).

What we offer:
• Structured 24-month development program with international rotation (Poland + Europe).
• Diverse career paths across Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Technology, and Procurement.
• Permanent employment offered upon successful program completion at a European factory.
• Hands-on learning with mentorship and support, plus a community of GETs across EMEA.
• International experience in a global, multicultural environment.
• Relocation support during program moves.
• Possibility to acquire professional certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma belts.

Ready to apply?
If you’re ready to start an international engineering career and grow with a global leader in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.

Join AkzoNobel and help shape the future of engineering.