Manufacturing Intern– Process Engineering
Mondelez International
- Location
- East Hanover, New Jersey, United States
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
About this role
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 202 6 by Yello & WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes . Function Job Description As part of Manufacturing, you’ll use your skills, our systems, and a wide array of raw materials to help create the delicious, finished products our consumers love. While taking ownership in your area of work, you’ll also ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues while producing our top-quality products reliably and efficiently within our integrated supply chain. A s a Manufacturing - Process Enginee r 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. Throughout the internship, you may support projects focused on process optimization, loss analysis, waste reduction, equipment performance, and production efficiency. This could include analyzing 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. Interns may also have the opportunity to lead or participate in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives, using methodologies and principles such as Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Projects may also include updating process maps for specific areas of the plant, evaluating production or packaging processes, optimizing key pieces of equipment, and supporting improvements to standard operating procedures. Interns may work directly with operators and technical teams to understand current processes and help update process documentation, training materials, work instructions, or operating manuals to ensure improvements can be effectively implemented and sustained. This internship is designed to provide exposure to the full manufacturing environment ; from understanding what happens directly on the production line to using data and continuous improvement tools to solve real operational challenges. Interns will collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other site teams while developing practical experience in process engineering, problem solving, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement. Requirements and Preferred Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering (preferred) , Industrial Engineering (preferred) , Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations and related fields. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 202 7 and May 202 9 . Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization