Packaging R&D Engineer: Innovate & Impact

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Total Rewards package

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Research & Development Packaging Engineer as part of the Leadership Development Program. You’ll gain hands-on experience in packaging design, data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation.

The program offers two to three rotations in early years, with a starting date Feb 2027 or July 2027, relocation assistance if eligible, and a base salary of $83,000 plus a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Material Science/Engineering or related degree.
• Graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, passion for R&D, enthusiasm, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from packaging and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses
• Engage external partners around the world to increase efficiency and to identify new capabilities
• Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings
• Develop technical depth and business acumen
• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning.
• Solve technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools.
• Impact people's lives and communities around the world

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Curiosity

Inventiveness

Professionalism

Education

Packaging Science/Engineering

Material Science/Engineering

Graduating Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

Job description

General Mills, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Research & Development Packaging Engineer as part of the Leadership Development Program. You’ll gain hands-on experience in packaging design, data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to drive innovation.

The program offers two to three rotations in early years, with a starting date Feb 2027 or July 2027, relocation assistance if eligible, and a base salary of $83,000 plus a comprehensive total rewards package.