Manufacturing Engineer Intern - Summer 2025 - Salina, KS - Schwan's Company

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER INTERN - SUMMER 2025



Salina, KS | Marshall, MN | Florence, KY







Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.







Your Internship Experience:





+ Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 19 – August 8, 2025): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.



+ Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom.



+ Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.



+ A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive environment.



+ Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success.



+ Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.





Your Impact:





+ Enhance Production or Distribution Operations: Assist in production, packaging, distribution, or bakery lines to ensure products meet productivity goals and company and USDA food safety standards.



+ Contribute to Key Projects: Participate in a significant project that plays a crucial role in the success of the manufacturing campus, driving tangible improvements and achieving strategic goals.



+ Optimize Team Performance: Contribute to achieving goals related to team management, safety, product quality, productivity, yields, and scheduling.



+ Develop Operational Efficiency: Engage in projects aimed at boosting operational efficiency and effectiveness.



+ Drive Improvement Initiatives: Develop, recommend, and implement practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.



+ Data Analysis: Interpret and analyze data to guide decision-making and process improvements.



+ Effective Communication: Present and discuss findings to various stakeholders, including non-technical audiences within Schwan’s.



+ Process Evaluation: Assist in evaluating and refining manufacturing processes to ensure optimal performance.



+ Troubleshooting: Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve production issues and improve line performance.



+ Documentation: Help create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, improvements, and project outcomes.





What You Bring:





+ Education: Current enrollment in bachelor’s Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical) degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or May 2026. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.



+ Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:



+ Demonstrated leadership skills, solid interpersonal skills, displays initiative, and takes ownership of work.



+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.



+ Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.



+ Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.



+ Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.



+ Must be a confident self-starter who is comfortable overcoming obstacles & driving decisions from areas of ambiguity.









The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.


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