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V.I.E - Surface Quality Engineer (all gender)

CompanyALTEN
LocationMunich
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Surface Quality Engineer will define and approve grain areas and surface requirements for interior components, perform surface analyses, and coordinate with OEM departments and suppliers. They will also manage rework processes and ensure transparent status reporting throughout the project.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
35882
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.    OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present. A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organisation of excellence. 🔹 12 Industries covered 🔹 21 Delivery Centers 🔹 6,500+ Clients FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clients’ needs. We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
About the Role

Company Description

We are the designers of today for the world of tomorrow.

As one of the world's leading engineering service providers, we at ALTEN are committed to positively shaping the future of our partners, the careers of our employees and the challenges facing our society and environment. 

More than 50,000 employees in 30 countries are already working on innovative solutions in various engineering and IT sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, medical technology and railway technology.

Are you a graduate with EU citizenship aged 18 to 28 and want to gain work experience in Germany?

Find out more about the V.I.E programme at Voluntary program V.I.E - International career at ALTEN Germany (alten-germany.de)

Job Description

YOU...

  • define and approve grain areas and surface requirements for interior components in line with OEM standards
  • perform surface analyses and visual evaluations (grain, colour, gloss) on parts and vehicles
  • organize and lead Grain & Colour Days, pre-evaluations, and on-site assessments at plants
  • coordinate with OEM departments, suppliers, and process partners
  • approve or reject components and manage rework and re-evaluation processes with suppliers
  • create and maintain photo documentation, acceptance checklists, and Grain/Colour control lists
  • ensure transparent, up-to-date status reporting throughout the project

Qualifications

    YOU...

    • fulfill the general V.I.E program requirements
    • have a technical degree or vocational training (e.g. Automotive, Plastics, Mechanical Engineering)
    • bring experience in automotive interior components, surface quality, or supplier quality
    • possess strong expertise in Grain & Colour definition and automotive surface evaluation standards
    • can read and interpret technical drawings and surface specifications
    • have experience working with OEM processes
    • communicate fluently in German and English
    • demonstrate excellent attention to detail, an assertive communication style, and high self-organization
    • are willing to travel and work on-site in plants and at supplier locations

    We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age and sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified.

    Do you have any questions? 

    Then contact me: Andre Campiao (Tel.: +49 711 49064164).

    Or apply now using our online application form.

    Additional Information

    • Talent Management – we develop your career
    • Language skills – improve your language skills in your daily work or in online language courses
    • Work Life Balance – flexible working hours and mobile working possible
    • A to Z – Private International Health Care
    • Your future –  possibility of permanent employment with ALTEN worldwide

    ...and of course we offer the usual standards such as 30 days holiday, many events and corporate benefits.

  • Contract Type: VIE
  • Region: Bayern
  • Key Skills
    Surface QualityAutomotiveTechnical DrawingsSurface SpecificationsGrain DefinitionColour EvaluationOEM ProcessesAttention to DetailCommunicationSelf-Organization
    Categories
    EngineeringManufacturingTechnology
    Benefits
    Private International Health CareFlexible Working HoursMobile Working30 Days HolidayCorporate Benefits