Operations Engineering Intern, Fall 2026 - Orrville, OH

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid corporate holidays

Company Store discounts

Fitness center access

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering an Operations Engineering Internship in Orrville, OH. You will collaborate with plant floor technicians and salaried staff to collect data, learn manufacturing processes, and drive process improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on managing projects end-to-end, from scope to verification, and communicating results across teams. Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering with strong

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Work in both office and plant environments and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with plant floor technicians to identify process improvements and understand manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results.
• Manage projects from scope development through implementation and verification.
• Collect and analyze data to drive effective initiatives while collaborating with salaried employees and technicians.

Skills

Data collection

Process improvement

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial)

Job description

Your Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern

As an intern within Operations, you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process to create process improvement opportunities, complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results.

Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: On-site, 100% in-person expectation

In this role you will:

• Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
• Manage projects holistically from scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning, and verification
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initiatives

What we are looking for:

• A rising junior or senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred.
• A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures
• A passion to help in our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey – working toward a thriving community where everyone feels mutual respect, a sense of belonging and can express their whole selves

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to: Learn:Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best. Grow:Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company. Lead:Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $22 - $27/hr **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship*
• Employee discounts at our Company Store
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live.

We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong.

With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company.

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.