Manufacturing Intern– Process Engineering

About the Role

As a Manufacturing - Process Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working closely with site engineering, operations, and production teams to improve the efficiency, reliability, and overall performance of manufacturing processes. A significant portion of the internship will be spent on the production floor, building an understanding of how products are manufactured, observing day-to-day operations, attending production and control meetings, and identifying opportunities to improve how our lines and equipment operate.

Responsibilities

• Support projects focused on process optimization, loss analysis, waste reduction, equipment performance, and production efficiency
• Analyze production data and line performance, identifying sources of downtime or material loss, investigating root causes, and partnering with site teams to develop and implement solutions
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Update process maps for specific areas of the plant, evaluate production or packaging processes, and optimize key pieces of equipment
• Support improvements to standard operating procedures and work directly with operators and technical teams to understand current processes
• Help update process documentation, training materials, work instructions, or operating manuals to ensure improvements are effectively implemented and sustained
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other site teams

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Industrial Engineering (preferred), Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related fields
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029
• Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills and resilience
• Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future
• Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition
• Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact

Benefits

• Subsidized, fully furnished housing for the Summer (For those who qualify)
• Roundtrip travel covered at the beginning and end of the internship
• Given value added projects that are presented to Leadership
• Intern programming, including events and activities throughout the summer
• Full-Time conversion opportunities upon graduation

Pay

The expected compensation weekly pay ranges for interns is $1,000 - $1,260, based on your expected graduation date. Compensation rates for Summer Interns is pre-determined and non-negotiable.