Trainee Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Professional to study and develop plastic transformation processes, participate in performance review meetings, and support improvement projects, analyses, and action plans. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on sustainable innovation and circular economy for plastics. 2. Opportunity to lead strategic projects and refine methodologies. 3. Company focused on employee development and engagement. We are one of the largest plastic producers, processors, and recyclers. We invest in sustainable innovation and offer diverse industries 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 enhance 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 delivery meetings (quality, production, and safety targets), contributing to discussions on deviations and developing Corrective Action Reports (CARs); * Support planning and execution of unit 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 tests, prepare reports, and validate products, formulations, and raw materials; * Analyze and manage CARs related to raw material quality issues, when necessary; * Critically develop and monitor weekly and monthly production 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 skills. * SAP system knowledge is desirable. * Industrial experience. * Willingness to travel. **Additional Information** * Health insurance for employees and dependents * Dental insurance for employees and dependents * Profit-sharing plan (PLR) * On-site meal allowance * Basic food basket * Life insurance * Transportation allowance For nearly half a century, **Valgroup** has established itself as a reference in plastic production, processing, and recycling, with strategically located facilities across Brazil and worldwide. With over 7\.000 employees across its plants, the company operates with the purpose of enhancing society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. **OUR PURPOSE** To enhance society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. **OUR VALUES** * **Sustainability** is embedded in our DNA—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 on 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 **dedicate ourselves** intensely **to our people**: we pursue employee satisfaction, continuous development, and engagement. * We work with a **sense of ownership**: we all feel like owners of both the company and its mission.