Graduate Engineer Trainee – International Development Program 11 views

About the GET Program

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 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

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.