Graduate Engineering Trainee – Rotational Engineer

About the role

AkzoNobel’s Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) program offers recent engineering graduates a hands‑on, rotational experience across manufacturing and operational disciplines. You will work alongside experienced leaders and cross‑functional teams, developing the technical, commercial and leadership capabilities needed to succeed in a world‑class manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, sustainability and cost performance.
• Analyse production and process data to pinpoint losses, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in troubleshooting and implement sustainable solutions to enhance process capability and product quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem‑solving methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Assist in the planning, execution and delivery of capital, maintenance and continuous improvement projects, including scoping, feasibility, business case development and commissioning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and technical specialists to ensure successful project outcomes.

Required profile

• Recent graduate in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or related).
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to work with production data.
• Interest in manufacturing, process improvement and sustainability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Root cause analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process optimization