Cadet Engineer

Del Monte Philippines, Inc.; Cagayan de Oro; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) invites graduates of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to join its Cadet Engineer program. This entry-level role provides hands-on exposure to production, operations, and maintenance with structured rotations to build technical expertise.

The program aims to develop problem-solving and engineering leadership through real-world projects focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and plant performance, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Graduate of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• PRC License is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to help meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor equipment and production performance and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in projects focused on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing plant performance.
• Follow food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards at all times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Del Monte Philippines, Inc. (DMPI) is an organization that operates the world’s largest fully-integrated pineapple operation that is proud of its long heritage of 100 years. DMPI markets over 100 processed food and beverage variants, including pineapple solids (sliced, tidbits, chunks), tropical mixes, pineapple juice and mixed drinks, tomato-based products (tomato sauce, catsup, spaghetti sauce), condiments, and pasta (spaghetti, macaroni).

Around 4,000 regular employees work with DMPI to bring high-quality products to customers around the globe. Over 90 percent of these employees work in Mindanao. Key teams managing sales, marketing, finance, logistics, product development and other support operations are based in Metro Manila.

DMPI has become a truly Filipino company, driven to excel in an intensely competitive global market.

DEL MONTE PHILIPPINES, INC. is in need of:

The Cadet Engineer is an entry-level development role designed to provide fresh engineering graduates with hands-on exposure to food manufacturing operations. Through structured rotations across production, operations, and maintenance functions, the trainee will develop technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role serves as a pathway for future engineering and operations leadership opportunities within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities to help meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor equipment and production performance and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in projects focused on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing plant performance.
• Follow food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• PRC License is an advantage
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.