Internship: Scaling Value Engineering Capability through Intelligent Agents

Job TitleInternship: Scaling Value Engineering Capability through Intelligent AgentsJob DescriptionAssignment type: InternshipStart date: February 2027Assignment duration: 6 monthsLocation: VeghelEducation level: Bachelor / MasterDesired study: Industrial engineering or business information managementLanguage: Dutch / EnglishDescription of assignmentInterested in exploring how artificial intelligence can support engineers in their daily operations? At Vanderlande, we are looking to scale our Value Engineering capability using intelligent agents, while keeping expert accountability at the core. Currently, a lot of time is spent addressing recurring cost and value questions during product development. By introducing AI tools, we aim to assist Value Engineers and enable colleagues across the organization to answer these questions independently. During this project, you will focus on two key workstreams: VE Productivity Agents for rapid cost and value assessments, and VE Self-Service Agents. You will evaluate technical feasibility, identify risks, define governance frameworks, and map out human-agent responsibilities into a clear implementation roadmap. It is a great opportunity to shape practical AI applications within an international engineering environment. Department descriptionYou will join the Value Engineering team, which is part of Demand Management within the Procurement department. We are a small, focused group of Value Engineers who work closely with Technology and Global Solutions teams.Our team helps make the right decisions early in the project lifecycle to achieve cost reductions and enhance product value. Your assignment will directly contribute to making our Value Engineering support more responsive, consistent, transparent, and scalable.Tasks/responsibilitiesDefine and prioritize VE Productivity and Self-Service Agent opportunitiesPerform feasibility assessments and identify potential risks for agent solutionsEstablish governance frameworks and define human-agent responsibilitiesCreate a structured roadmap for intelligent agent implementationModel Value Engineering processes and conduct business analysis to uncover value opportunitiesCollaborate with stakeholders to design practical AI and automation solutions Your profileStrong interest in AI, agentic systems, and automationAnalytical and process-oriented mindset with systems thinking skillsAbility to work independently and drive tasks forwardExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExposure to or interest in Cost Engineering or Value Engineering*Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The NetherlandsWhat we offerA monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):Bachelor: €500 per monthMaster: €550 per monthFull commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or notOn-site health center with gymActive employee communities and initiativesExcellent company restaurant and barista coffee barContactDo you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.