Industrial process engineer - Internship

L'Oréal; Settimo Torinese; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate canteen

Employee discounts

Corporate benefits

Job summary

A leading beauty company is seeking a Packaging Optimization & Line Efficiency Intern for a 6-month internship in Settimo Torinese, Italy. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a STEM field and will be responsible for coordinating risk analyses for new product launches, optimizing packaging design, and managing technical validations. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication skills in Italian and English are required. This role offers valuable experience in a dynamic and international environment with various corporate benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office for technical analysis and presentation.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian and fluent in English; basic French is a plus.
• Familiarity with data analysis or packaging software is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian and fluent in English; basic French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Units for risk analyses and technical reports.
• Coordinate packaging testing on automated lines for validation.
• Manage post-testing communication for packaging homologation.
• Participate in the design of packaging boxes and optimize pallet configurations.
• Conduct transport and quality tests to validate packaging integrity.
• Identify machinability issues and improve line performance.
• Audit Support: Assist in internal quality audits to ensure the maintenance of L’Oréal Group’s high‑quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Technical analysis

Education

Master's degree in Engineering (Management, Materials, or similar STEM fields)

Tools

MS Office

Packaging software (e.g., CAPE PACK)

Job description

Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.

Who We Are

In Settimo Torinese, Italy, is active one of the main production centers of L’Oréal Group in the world. The plant's products are distributed in 30 countries. The production site is a full expression of the industrial, social and environmental values of the Group: quality, the result of innovation and control in production, safety of the working environments, minimal impact on the environment. Between 2005 e il 2020 in terms of enviromental management, outstanding results have been reached. The site is in fact carbon neutral since 2015 and since 2018 is also a waterloop factory, that is a production site which consumes water solely as a raw material for products and not for other uses.

We Are Looking For

The Packaging Optimization & Line Efficiency Intern is the technical link between our Paris Packaging HQ and the local Production Units. Joining our team in Settimo Torinese, you will ensure the success of new product launches by ensuring every new design is "Good First Time" (BPC) and runs perfectly on our automated lines. We are looking for a pragmatic and proactive STEM student or recent graduate, capable of managing technical risk analyses, coordinating industrial trials, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams and international suppliers to optimize plant performance and logistics efficiency.

Mission & Main Responsibilities

• Risk Analysis & Feasibility: Collaborate with Production Units to conduct detailed risk analyses for new launches, verifying line feasibility and drafting technical reports for industrial production.
• Industrial Feasibility (FI) Trials: Coordinate and support the testing of packaging samples on automated lines to validate performance before official launches.
• Reporting & Technical Validation: Manage communication post‑testing, officially validating successful trials for packaging homologation or identifying technical issues for risk analysis updates.
• Box & Palletizing Design: Participate in the design of packaging boxes as a technical liaison with suppliers and optimize pallet configurations using dedicated software (e.g., CAPE PACK).
• Transport & Quality Testing: Participate in transport and Big Bag tests to validate component integrity, monitoring industrial standards for packaging components over time.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring machinability issues related to packaging design and define action plans to reduce waste and improve line performance.
• Audit Support: Assist in internal quality audits to ensure the maintenance of L’Oréal Group’s high‑quality standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an Engineering field (Management, Materials, or similar STEM fields) is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office for technical analysis and presentation preparation.
• Familiarity with data analysis or packaging software is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian language and fluent in English; basic knowledge of French is a plus.

Other Requirements & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability of communicating at all levels.
• High level of adaptability and pragmatism in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Involvement and motivation to work in a team.
• Method and Organization.
• Innovation‑oriented approach and problem‑solving mindset.
• Interest in working in a dynamic and international work environment.

Key Info to Bear in Mind

• Duration: 6 months Internship.
• Workplace: Settimo Torinese (TO).
• Benefits: Corporate canteen for lunch break, employee discounts & many corporate benefits.