Intern - Project Management - Packaging (m/f/x) in Kaufering, Deutschland

Where Complexity Meets Clarity

This role focuses on innovation in Hilti’s packaging solutions. You will be tasked with investigating, testing, and qualifying new packaging materials and processes with the aim of making packaging solutions more efficient by reducing production costs, effort, and carbon footprint. You will also analyze existing solutions including production tooling regarding their remaining lifetime and required investments for rework or entirely new dies.
Start date as soon as possible.

What You'll do

You will assist in managing packaging projects for new and existing Hilti tools, accessories, batteries, and chargers produced in Europe. You will support the packaging team in identifying opportunities for optimization, through research including attending packaging conferences. You will define models for calculating changes in packaging and the effects they have on production cost, carbon footprint, logistics costs, and value stream simplification.
Strong candidates possess a technical background ideally in packaging materials or processes with a basic understanding of manufacturing processes, as well as good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in multicultural and cross functional teams.

What You’ll Bring

• the minimum educational background – Bachelors or Masters in Engineering (Preferably in Packaging Technologies, Plastics or similar) & relevant coursework including Project Management, Plastics Production Engineering, or similar
• the key experiences or industry knowledge needed – Knowledge of the packaging industry, as well as understanding of manufacturing and global supply chain
• the technical skills, tools, or certifications relevant to the role – Ability to document technical documentation and changes in an organized fashion. Experience in SAP is beneficial
• the soft skills that enable success, such as communication or analytical thinking – Good written and oral communication skills in English (German is a plus)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Proactive and driven to perform tasks and undertake challenges autonomously

What’s In It for You

We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

• Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
• Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Leisure activities like mountain biking and football.
• Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
• Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, home office opportunity, flexible and trust-based working hours, meditation/ relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities, and relocation support.

Why Hilti

At Hilti, you'll join a family-owned company that thinks long term, invests in its people, and empowers individuals to make a real difference. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities, contribute to business growth, and have the opportunity to shape your own development through structured career paths and strategic growth opportunities. Some of the benefits of building your career with us include:

• Diverse global headquarters community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities.
• Early responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact on business success.
• Long-term career growth supported by transparent development framework and career opportunities across functions, regions, and roles.
• Flexible and trust-based working model including remote work and workation.
• Opportunities to contribute to social impact initiatives both locally and globally.
• Inclusive culture supported by more than 60 employee-led activity networks.
• Modern campus with onsite gym, restaurants, mobility benefits, and outdoor activities.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.