Entry-Level Packaging & Process Engineer

General Mills; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer (Systems Engineer) to lead technical initiatives on the production floor. The role emphasizes safety, system reliability, and continuous improvement across packaging and processing platforms.

You will develop foundational knowledge of 4M operations, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to capacity and loss-reduction projects while growing your technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 1+ years of related experience in manufacturing/process environments.
• Strong understanding of data and performance metrics in manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and apply problem-solving on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and promote a safety culture on the floor.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve and perform on-the-floor activities to build capability.
• Drive system utilization and loss-elimination activities.
• Provide start-up support and back-up coverage as needed.
• Engage with operations data and technology to inform decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Process optimization

Communication across teams

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

General Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Process and Packaging Engineer (Systems Engineer) to lead technical initiatives on the production floor. The role emphasizes safety, system reliability, and continuous improvement across packaging and processing platforms.

You will develop foundational knowledge of 4M operations, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to capacity and loss-reduction projects while growing your technical skills.