Future Talent - Continuous Improvement Engineer

Tetra Pak; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, life and more

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Future Talent - Continuous Improvement Engineer role at Tetra Pak in Winsted, Minnesota, is an 18‑month development journey within the Future Talent Program – Technical Track. Youll deepen your technical expertise, support the Ice Cream, Cheese and Powder sectors, and participate in projects that aim to improve world‑class manufacturing practices.

Youll rotate through assignments, collaborate globally, learn WCM tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Pareto, and contribute to improvements in production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field (Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation and control, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.).
• Availability to travel about 10% of the time.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adapt corporate strategy to support a World Class Manufacturing culture.
• Assist in setting up and following up on organizational strategy.
• Identify and quantify production losses; perform data analysis to find top losses.
• Participate in maintenance, focused improvement, and safety pillars.
• Assist audits and follow-up on WCM implementation plans.
• Learn and use WCM tools (5W+1H, 5S, LostBank, Ishikawa, Pareto, Control sheets, Flow mapping, Kaizen).
• Monitor indicators and propose improvements for costs, production, planning, quality, and logistics.
• Improve production line reliability and troubleshooting of complex equipment.

Skills

MS Office/Excel

Power BI

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

World Class Manufacturing tools

Job description

Future Talent - Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Summary

Make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

At Tetra Pak, no matter what you do, you play a part in achieving our purpose. As part of our Future Talent Program – Technical Track, an 18-month development journey, you'll deepen your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful projects, and help solve real challenges that support the future of food processing and packaging.

We believe growth is critical to success, which is why we're passionate about providing the experiences, support, and opportunities you need to learn and develop. From day one, you'll be a valued team member with a personalized development plan, hands‑on experience, collaborative projects, and formal training designed to help you build both technical and professional skills. You'll be encouraged to contribute your ideas, take ownership of your work, and make an impact from the start.

Along the way, you'll collaborate with colleagues around the world, gain valuable insights into our business, culture, and values, and build a strong professional network. Through project rotations, international experiences, and on-the-job learning, you'll broaden your perspective and gain exposure to different technologies, functions, and ways of working.

We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovation is encouraged, giving you the confidence to think differently and grow your career.

We're looking for curious, driven, and collaborative recent graduates who enjoy solving problems, learning new things, and working with people from different backgrounds. If you're eager to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career with a stable, global company committed to protecting what's good for food, people and the planet, we'd love to hear from you.

The position will be based in Winsted, Minnesota.

In our Winsted, MN location, we design, manufacture, and support equipment used by dairy and food manufacturers to process cheese, whey, milk powders, and related products.

We have 2 possible Start Dates for the Future Talent Program: February 8, 2027 or July 19, 2027.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.

What you will do

In this role, you are part of our Process, Tools and Capability team, supporting our Ice Cream, Cheese and Powder business. These business teams are in turn responsible for the design, engineering and implementation of Tetra Pak processing solutions for our food manufacturing customers.

As a Future Talent - Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will:

• Adapt corporate strategy to support successful implementation of a "World Class Manufacturing" (WCM) culture.
• Participate in setting up the organization’s strategy and follow up on it during the year.
• Participate in the identification, analysis and quantification of production center losses. Perform data analysis to identify top losses.
• Actively participate in the pillars of planned and autonomous maintenance, focused improvement, and safety.
• Participate in the audits, supervision and follow-up of plans for the correct implementation of the WCM culture.
• Learn and ensure the correct use of WCM tools (5W+1H, 5S, LostBank, Ishikawa, Pareto, Control sheets, Flow mapping, Kaizen).
• Monitor and make improvement plans for the indicators of each of the areas (costs, production, planning, quality, logistics).
• Improve the reliability and efficiency of production lines, improve diagnostic capabilities, develop improvements, and participate in troubleshooting complex equipment failures.

We believe you have

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field (Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation and control, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.), and you are interested in taking your career to the next level.
• Finished or will finish your studies between May 2025 and June 2027
• Availability to travel about 10% of the time
• Very good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
• Ideally Power BI skills
• Ability to quickly learn and apply technical concepts
• High team orientation and collaboration skills
• Pro‑active work style
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes

Pay Equity

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the positionacross all US locations. Ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education ortraining. This compensation range is based on a full‑time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits, and work‑related allowances.

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $60,600 USD – $77,800 USD.
• Short‑term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 10% of ABS.
• Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave and much more!

Steps of the process

• Application
• Video interview
• Virtual Interview
• Assessment
• Offer
• Start Date: February 8, 2027 or July 19, 2027

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on October 23, 2026.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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