Internship - Manufacturing & Engineering Associate

General Mills; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing & relocation assistance

Health benefits

Total Rewards package

Networking opportunities

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Manufacturing & Engineering Associate Intern for a 10-week program to develop technical and managerial leadership skills. You will gain exposure to processing, packaging and broad manufacturing systems while working with experienced operators and maintenance staff.

The internship offers real project ownership, coaching opportunities, and a pathway into the MEA development program after graduation, with relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Food Process, or Biological/Biosystems/Agricultural, or related field.
• Strong academic record and ability to work across teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative in coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Build capability through exposure to processing, packaging and manufacturing systems.
• Gain front-line exposure to 24/7 production and drive problem solving and learning agility.
• Learn from Operators, Technicians and Mechanics to grow coaching and people-development skills.
• Manage programs to gain experience in capital project ownership and new system startups.

Skills

Strong academic record

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and decision-making

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree (Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Food Process, Bio/Biosystems, Agricultural)

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.Internship - Manufacturing & Engineering AssociateGeneral Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S. $18 billion.WHAT IS THE ROLE OF MANUFACTURING AT GENERAL MILLS? General Mills' Supply Chain is one of the most respected supply chains in the industry today. Manufacturing is the sub-function of Global Supply Chain that makes food the world loves. Manufacturing takes raw materials and transforms them into the products we sell to customers. Products are packaged in a variety of formats for sale to grocery, clubs, and food service.WHAT WILL I DO? As a Manufacturing and Engineering Associate (MEA) Intern, you will experience a robust 10-week internship with hopes that you’ll roll into our full-time MEA development program upon graduation. The internship is designed to prepare you for both technical and managerial leadership roles within General Mills . During your internship you will:Build your capability through exposure and ownership of processing, packaging and broad manufacturing systems.Gain f ront line exposure to 24/7 production to leverage problem solving and learning agility while driving improvements and eliminating losses.Learn from and l ead Operators, Technicians and Mechanics to grow your coaching, team building and people-development skills set.Manag e programs to gain experience in capital project ownership, new system startups and / or initiative leadership.WHERE WILL I WORK?You will be placed at one of our manufacturing plant locations nationwide.IS THIS YOU?Minimum Qualifications:Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering degree in: Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Food Process or Biological/Biosystems/Agricultural, or related degreeQualifications for MEA Milling roles: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Milling Science, Food Science, or related degreeGraduating in Winter 202 7 or Spring 202 8Preferred Qualifications:Strong academic recordStrong interpersonal skills, high learning agility, analytical and decision-making skillsDemonstrated people, technical, and process leadership skills, with a proactive approach to taking initiative and contributing to team successHUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 202 7Relocation assistance (if eligible)The hourly rate for this position is $28.85 /hour. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. The pay for this role considers many factors, including, but not limited to, your degree program, major, and year in school. Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern, you'll gain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing. This includes partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance (if applicable & requirements are met), a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders, comprehensive health benefits, wellbeing resources, and other valuable perks . Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.ELIGIBILITYApplicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUESTIf you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request .