Operations Engineering Intern, Summer 2027 (Multiple Locations)

The J.M. Smucker Company; Scottsville (KY); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Housing stipend

Networking events

Competitive compensation (paid company

paid corporate holidays

Descripción de la vacante

The J.M. Smucker Company invites you to join its Operations Engineering Internship.

You will collaborate with plant technicians to learn manufacturing processes, collect data, and identify process improvements while managing projects across scope, capital, and verification phases. This on-site internship is designed for rising sophomores to seniors and emphasizes safety, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with manufacturing technicians to identify process improvements.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and resources.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results.
• Manage projects from scope development through verification.
• Collect and analyze data to drive improvements while interfacing with staff.

Conocimientos

Data collection

Data analysis

Documentation

Safety procedures

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Engineering major (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial)

Descripción del empleo

Your Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern

As an intern within Operations Engineering, 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 s available for Summer 2027 (Applicants may select multiple location preferences within the application):

• Arkadelphia, AR
• Buffalo, NY
• Columbus, GA
• Decatur, AL
• Emporia, KS
• Lexington, KY
• McCalla, AL
• New Orleans, LA
• Orrville, OH
• Scottsville, KY
• Topeka, KS

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 sophomore, 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

Application Period:

• Application period closes on December 1st, 2026

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:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessionsNetworking events and social outings with fellow interns
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $22.00/hr-$27.00/hr
• **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.

TheRight Placefor 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.

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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.