Process Engineering Co-op (Summer - December 2024)

About the Company:

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 Bibigo®, Pagoda®, and Minh® Asian-style foods. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

The Position:

Investigate, develop, improve, and test advanced, new, or modified food processing techniques

Support new process technology support in a highly automated environment

Support strategies in the areas of process development and engineering test runs and specification development

Participate in product and process innovation projects in Research and Development

Depending on projects and business needs, you may have the opportunity to travel to other pizza plants in the company

We have high conversion rate from interns to full-time

Job Details:

Support the development and commercialization of new process technology and new processing equipment within Schwan's manufacturing and co-packer facilities.

Interface with manufacturing and operations engineering department to identify, educate, and implement major cost savings projects involving new processes, processing technology, and equipment.

Collect & analyze data and present results with basic statistical inferences.

Provide basic observations as to process methodologies that could be improved and/or applied.

Shadow Process Development Engineers on various projects.

Identify and discuss current process principles.

Document all work according to established procedures and guidelines.

Prepare project reports.

Expectations:

Experience with Process Capability studies, Six Sigma, Statistical Control, Process Mapping

Strong communication & interpersonal skills, organizational and self-motivational skills required

Requires intermediate mathematical skills including algebra, percentage, fractions, and word problems

Ability to observe safety precautions and procedures

Advanced PC skills including Windows environment: word processing CAD program and spreadsheet

Knowledge of Lean systems & practices preferred

High degree of schedule flexibility due to a 24-hour operation

Computer literacy with CAD Software, Statistical analysis Software, and project management

Ability to learn quickly and work independently

Ability to lead projects and present progress to the upper management

Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross functional teams

High energy and a high commitment to safety

Qualifications:

Education: Candidate should currently be enrolled in junior or senior year of an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Food Engineering or related degree program. RECENT GRADUATES WELCOME!

GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

Years of Related Experience: 1 -2 years related experience - must have prior co-op or internship experience.

The employing subsidiaries of The Schwan Food 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.