Process Engineer Internship - Summer 2027

About the Role

Johnsonville has an exciting opportunity for a Process Engineer Intern for the summer of 2027. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Johnsonville Team where your main objective will be working with multiple plant leadership teams to help drive operational excellence across plants.

Responsibilities

• Support and learn day to day plant performance processes in Reliability Excellence
• Gain hands‑on experience with plant workflows by working collaboratively with production, quality, maintenance, sanitation, safety, and operations functions
• Participating in Kaizen projects to streamline processes, reduce waste, boost efficiency, and enhance quality
• Help collect and analyze OEE and downtime to support performance tracking and decision-making
• Review standards for processes and measure existing performance across all facilities
• Work on building process maps and analyzing existing conditions to identify opportunities for improvement
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within multiple site Operations Teams
• Develop knowledge and insight into daily operations activities
• Maintain accurate and complete work records in notebooks and project reports
• Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Operations Management (Junior or senior status preferred)
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Previous work experience preferred

Skills

• Basic understanding of process flow and lean principles
• Ability to work "off shifts" as needed
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to various facilities near campus
• Must be a self-starter and possess a strong drive for excellence
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• Must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Schedule & Travel

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Travel: Minimal

Benefits

• Access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center
• Onsite medical clinic

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.