International Traineeship Job in Maubeuge, France

Tata Steel is one of Europe's leading steel producers, with steelmaking in the UK and Netherlands, and manufacturing plants across Europe. We supply high-quality steel products to the most demanding markets, including construction and infrastructure, automotive, packaging and engineering. Together with our customers we develop new steel products that give them a competitive edge.

At Tata Steel you work in a technical production environment with a rich history and you have the opportunity to make the difference. We ask you to do smart things and take responsibility. We offer you a good employment package. Our culture is open, direct and social, which translates into a pleasant working atmosphere where achievement of results is important. The combined Tata Steel group is one of the top global steel companies, with an annual steel capacity of 27.5 million tonnes and almost 74,000 employees across five continents. The group’s revenue in the year ending March 2017 was $18.1 billion.

International Traineeship Job Description

Are you the top academic that wants to make the difference?

What's your job?

Our International Technical Development Programme here at Tata Steel offers you the unique opportunity of working and participating in our Fast Track development programme.

As a Technical Project Engineer on the 2 year programme, you will be challenged in your work from the very beginning. You will have direct responsibility within a team of professionals and have the opportunity to make a concrete contribution to our operational processes and improvement programs. You will be a direct partner for senior management. We offer an exciting rotational programme in which you will  execute projects within 4 different business units within Tata Steel Europe.

You will be part of an international group of colleagues whereby you will develop your skills both personally and professionally. On completion of the programme,  you will have developed a broad view of the business and built an international network within the company. You will progress into a role  within either manufacturing, technical or engineering in line with your development stage and located at the same place from where you started your journey.  

What will you do exactly?  
We have identified key projects for you that are really important to our business, but we also expect you to take the initiative to identify improvements. In order to be able to carry out these process improvements, you would liaise with relevant stakeholders on site.

The great thing about this opportunity, is not only do you get to identify and talk about the improvement opportunities, but you will also implement them. Throughout the Programme, you will lead a number of complex, technical projects aimed at improving product quality, cost control and increasing customer satisfaction.

International Traineeship Job Requirements

Is this you?
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:

• A master degree in one of the following disciplines: Metallurgy, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical studies.
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Team working capabilities and high personal initiative
• Experience abroad
• Willingness to work for approximately 6 months at different production areas in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Sweden or France
• Work permit for Europe
• Both French and English professional language skills in speaking and writing
• Maximum of 3 years of working experience

International Traineeship Application Information

What do we offer?
Our Programme is pretty demanding, but you’ll get a lot from us in return:

• You will receive mentoring by a senior manager, giving you access to a wealth of experience and rapidly expanding your network
• In addition to your day to day guidance of you will receive peer group coaching and  you will be assigned a Talent Manager, who will meet you on regular basis to discuss your performance and development.
• You will be trained alongside other members of the international programme.
• You will work at at least 4 departments within the Downstream operations hub ( Packaging, Cogent, Tubes and Colors) 
• You will learn first-hand from your colleagues on what it’s like to work in our Downstream Operations.
• The programme consists of on-the-job training as well as a structured training and development plan which will not only enhance your professional capabilities but also your personal skills.  
• After two years, you will be ready for the next step of your journey at the department where you started with us. Together with your Talent Manager, we will identify your next challenge within our Downstream Operations organisation.

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