Manufacturing & Engineering Rotational Associate

General Mills, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is offering a Manufacturing & Engineering Associate rotational program in the United States.

The 18-month program focuses on developing technical skills and people leadership across manufacturing and engineering, with placements in one manufacturing plant location and potential relocation to another site. The MEA program prepares graduates for full-time leadership roles, with opportunities for capital projects, start-ups and initiative leadership within a plant.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Engineering degree in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Food Process, or Biological/Biosystems/Agricultural or related degree.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Milling Science, Food Science, or related degree for MEA Milling roles.
• Graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Build capability through exposure and ownership of processing, packaging and broad manufacturing systems.
• Gain front line exposure to 24/7 production to drive improvements and reduce losses.
• Learn from and lead Operators, Technicians and Mechanics to grow coaching and people-development skills.
• Manage programs to gain experience of capital project ownership, new system startups or initiative leadership.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Engineering degree

Milling Science / Food Science degree

Winter 2026 or Spring 2027 graduation

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is offering a Manufacturing & Engineering Associate rotational program in the United States.

The 18-month program focuses on developing technical skills and people leadership across manufacturing and engineering, with placements in one manufacturing plant location and potential relocation to another site. The MEA program prepares graduates for full-time leadership roles, with opportunities for capital projects, start-ups and initiative leadership within a plant.