- Location
- Petersfield England UK
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Intern for a 13-month placement in its Compounding department at Whitman Laboratories in Petersfield. The intern will support production and continuous improvement projects, quality and process analysis, and coordination with R&D and Technical Support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work with production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement in the Compounding department.
- Support projects to improve manufacturing processes that directly affect production output and quality, helping production teams meet schedules and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with R&D to resolve ongoing mass issues.
- Carry out continuous improvement projects across the Compounding department to improve product quality, manufacturing processes and batch cycle time.
- Conduct root cause analysis of compounding-related problems, including out-of-specification batches, and report findings through CAPA and deviation processes.
- Support the Technical Support group and Compounding with data collection, project activities and reporting.
- Manage collection and shipping of new product and registration samples, and relay production issues and procedure modifications to R&D.
Qualifications
- Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related Chemistry subject, and on track to achieve at least a 2:1 standard; Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is preferred.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
Skills
Education
Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related Chemistry subject, on track to achieve at least a 2:1 standard; Chemical Engineering or Chemistry is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Petersfield, England, UK.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
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