R&D Packaging Engineer Intern — Innovate, Impact & Growth

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. is offering a 10-week R&D Packaging Engineer internship in Minneapolis, MN. You will design packaging solutions, partner with Sales to leverage consumer insights, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve process efficiency.

The program aims to develop technical depth, business acumen, and digital tool proficiency, with the potential to transition to a Leadership Development Program after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a packaging or materials field.
• Strong academic track record and leadership experience.
• Ability to apply consumer insights and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions for shelf impact, usability, and end-of-life recycling.
• Collaborate with Sales to apply consumer insights and meet customer needs.
• Create and improve packaging processes to reduce waste.
• Work with cross-functional partners to grow the business.
• Engage external partners to identify new capabilities.
• Develop insights from interactions with consumers/customers into concepts.
• Build technical depth and business acumen.
• Apply digital tools to accelerate learning.
• Solve technical problems using digital tools.
• Impact communities through packaging innovations.

Skills

Strong academics

Leadership experience

Interpersonal & communication skills

Adaptability

Curiosity & inventiveness

Professional conduct

Education

B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering or Material Science/Engineering or related degree

Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028

Job description

General Mills, Inc. is offering a 10-week R&D Packaging Engineer internship in Minneapolis, MN. You will design packaging solutions, partner with Sales to leverage consumer insights, and work with cross-functional teams to reduce waste and improve process efficiency.

The program aims to develop technical depth, business acumen, and digital tool proficiency, with the potential to transition to a Leadership Development Program after graduation.