PROCESS ENGINEERING CO-OP - 2025
Florence, KY or Marshall, MN
January or June 2025 start date (6-12 month co-op experience)
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 Co-op Experience:
Dynamic 6-Month+ Co-op: 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.A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive 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.Your Impact:
Process Development & Innovation: Investigating, testing, and refining new or advanced food processing techniques to support product innovation.Automation & Technology: Implementing and supporting new automated process technologies and equipment for improved production efficiency.Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with R&D, manufacturing, and operations engineering teams to drive process improvements, optimize performance, and implement cost-saving strategies.Data Collection & Analysis: Gathering and analyzing production data using basic statistical methods to make data-driven improvements in processes.Process & Equipment Commercialization: Supporting the development and introduction of new processes and technologies into manufacturing facilities, both internally and with co-packers.Cost Savings & Efficiency: Identifying and leading major cost-saving initiatives involving process methodologies and new technologies.Hands-on Learning: Opportunities for hands-on learning through shadowing process development engineers and potential travel to other manufacturing plants.Documentation & Reporting: Accurately documenting project progress, results, and insights, while preparing detailed reports to communicate findings.Innovation Projects: Participating in innovation projects to explore new ways of improving existing processing methods and technologies.What You Bring:
Education: Current enrollment with junior or senior standing in undergraduate or graduate degree program majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Food Engineering. GPA of 3.0+ preferred. Recent graduates welcome!Years of Experience: 1-2 years of related experience – must have prior co-op or internship experience.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Proficient in process capability studies, Six Sigma, process mapping, and statistical control.Strong communication, organizational, and self-motivational skills, with the ability to work independently & in teams.Intermediate mathematical skills and advanced proficiency in PC applications (CAD, spreadsheets, statistical analysis).Familiarity with Lean practices and flexibility for a 24-hour operation.Ability to lead projects, present to management, and maintain a strong commitment to safety.Job Type: Part-time Business Unit: Req #: 24-5495
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