Intern Project Engineer

Henkel; Scheemda; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

BeNeLux intern community

6-month full-time internship

Paid leave 10-12 days

Job summary

Henkel in the Netherlands offers a full-time internship in a manufacturing setting, focusing on delivering investment and engineering projects. You’ll work with seasoned project managers and engineers on projects from planning to execution, gaining hands-on experience with Henkel's PM framework.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed engineering degrees in related fields, with strong interest in project management, manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant engineering field.
• Interest in project management, engineering, manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Internship or academic project experience.
• Knowledge of PM principles and tools is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Available to start Oct/Nov 2026 for full duration of internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of investment and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Work with project managers and engineers on projects from planning through execution and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, SHE, Procurement, and external suppliers.
• Track project progress, milestones, risks, and deliverables with effective stakeholder communication.
• Assist in preparing project documentation, presentations, reports, and status updates.
• Gain hands-on experience with Henkel's Project Management Framework and develop practical project management and stakeholder management skills.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

English fluency

Proactive mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Chemistry

Job description

About this Position

Please only apply if you are currently studying in the Netherlands or if you graduated no more than 3 months before the internship start date. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

What you´ll do

• Support the successful delivery of investment and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Work alongside experienced project managers and engineers on projects from planning through execution and implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, SHE, Procurement, and external suppliers.
• Track project progress, milestones, risks, and deliverables while ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing project documentation, presentations, reports, and project status updates.
• Gain hands‑on experience with Henkel's Project Management Framework and develop practical project management and stakeholder management skills.

What makes you a good fit

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in project management, engineering, manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Initial experience gained through internships, academic projects, student associations, or relevant extracurricular activities.
• Knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools is considered a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a hands‑on and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and within a cross‑functional team environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Available to start your internship in October or November 2026 and commit to the full internship duration.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• An exciting and educational full‑time internship in an international FMCG business
• An internship allowance of EUR 1000-1250 monthly
• Fun and educational events organized for the international (BeNeLux) intern community, with opportunities to broaden your network
• A 6-month & full‑time internship
• 10-12 days of paid leave
• At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.