Trainee Engineer

Description

Job Summary: A professional to study, develop, and enhance plastic transformation processes, leading improvement projects and analyzing data to optimize performance. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on sustainable innovation and circular economy for plastics. 2. Opportunity to lead strategic business improvement projects. 3. Culture that values sustainability and agility. We are one of the largest plastic producers, converters, and recyclers. We invest in sustainable innovation and provide diverse industries with comprehensive, innovative plastic packaging solutions, as well as compounds, recycled resins, masterbatches, and machinery—produced using the highest-quality raw materials and equipment available in the market. Our purpose is to improve quality of life through the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, optimizing resources and supporting the circular economy for plastics. If you identify with our company, join VALGROUP—we’ll go much further together! **\#transformplasticwithus** **Responsibilities and Duties** * Study and develop expertise in molten plastic transformation processes via extrusion; * Participate in performance review meetings (quality, production, and safety targets), contributing to discussions on deviations and preparing Corrective Action Reports (CARs); * Support planning and execution of unit-level improvement projects; * Contribute to planning interventions and improvements on production lines through data collection and analysis; * Analyze process conditions, results, deviations, and failures, proposing appropriate solutions; * Conduct product, composition, and raw material testing, reporting, and validation; * Analyze and manage CARs related to raw material quality issues, when required; * Critically prepare and monitor weekly and monthly production closure CARs; * Analyze and develop action plans to improve performance indicators, availability, quality, and safety; * Lead strategic business improvement projects; * Continuously refine methods, procedures, work instructions, and process control sheets. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Production Engineering. * Advanced English and Excel proficiency. * SAP system knowledge preferred. * Industrial experience. * Willingness to travel. **Additional Information** * Health insurance for employees and dependents * Dental insurance for employees and dependents * Profit-sharing program (PLR) * On-site meals * Food basket * Life insurance * Transportation allowance With nearly half a century in the market, **Valgroup** has established itself as a reference in plastic production, transformation, and recycling, with strategically located facilities across Brazil and worldwide. Employing over 7\.000 people across its plants, the company operates with the purpose of improving society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. **OUR PURPOSE** To improve society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. **OUR VALUES** * **Sustainability** is embedded in our DNA, and we will lead our industry’s transformation toward sustainability. * Our pursuit of **Innovation** is relentless—we innovate in products, processes, equipment, and services. * We are great because we are simple—and we are committed to continuing our growth while preserving **simplicity**. * We grow by being recognized for our **agility**, and regardless of our size, we cannot compromise it. * We **respect** all our **relationships**: not only among employees but also with customers and suppliers. Together, we drive the disruptions we aim to bring to our sector. * We are deeply **dedicated to our people**: striving for employee satisfaction, continuous development, and engagement. * We work with a strong sense of **belonging**—we all feel like owners of both the company and its mission.