Intern Project Engineer

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.