Process Engineering Intern

Allient Porto; Vila do Conde; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Allient Porto in Vila do Conde, Portugal, invites applications for a Process Engineering Intern to join a dynamic, international engineering team. You will help define, optimize and document manufacturing processes, supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement across multiple functions.

The role offers hands-on exposure to process development, PFMEA, GD&T and 8D methodologies, with mentorship and collaboration across Engineering, Production, Quality and R&D teams.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn; good communication and teamwork.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken; knowledge of CAD/CAE tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the definition, documentation and optimization of manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Assist in analysis of production processes and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with production teams to support process implementation and provide technical assistance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.
• Support monitoring and analysis of process performance indicators.
• Assist in root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Contribute to process and quality documentation, including PFMEA.
• Support validation of process changes, new materials and manufacturing methods.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and R&D teams on industrialization of new products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English proficiency

CAD/CAE tools

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

8D methodologies

GD&T

Job description

Allient is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Process Engineering Intern to join our team in Vila do Conde, Portugal!

This is a great opportunity to be part of an international engineering team, contributing directly to the design and optimization of our manufacturing processes.

If you are passionate about engineering, technology and problem-solving, and are eager to learn and develop your technical skills, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Support the definition, documentation and optimization of manufacturing processes and work instructions;
• Assist in the analysis of production processes and the identification of improvement opportunities;
• Collaborate with production teams to support process implementation and provide technical assistance;
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency, quality and productivity;
• Support the monitoring and analysis of process performance indicators;
• Assist in problem-solving activities and root cause analysis;
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of process and quality documentation, including PFMEA;
• Support the validation of process changes, new materials and manufacturing methods;
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and R&D teams on the industrialization of new products.

Requirements:

• Recently graduated with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn;
• Good communication and teamwork skills;
• Good command of English, both written and spoken;
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, GD&T, PFMEA or 8D methodologies is a plus.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to start your career in an international industrial company specializing in the design and manufacture of electric motors;
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, industrial technologies and process optimization;
• The opportunity to contribute to real engineering projects, from process development to continuous improvement;
• Close collaboration with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.