Responsibilities
Looking to pursue a career in Manufacturing Engineering ? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in a growing, mission-driven, consumer-centric organization?
Post Consumer Brands is looking for an Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer 2025 immersive & transformative internship experience.
Consider joining our team to launch the success story of your career journey and help us deliver our purpose of : To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all.
In order to fully realize the value of diversity of talent, experience, strengths, and backgrounds each of us brings to Post Consumer Brands, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on these behaviors :
- Be open to new ideas
- Listen attentively as a partner
- Model collaboration
- Be accountable
- Respect all viewpoints
JOB FUNCTION
The purpose of this position is to provide an immersive experience and opportunity to an individual looking develop on-the-job experience in engineering at a manufacturing facility.
This position will be located in Asheboro, NC, which features new and innovative cereal production. You will work collaboratively with tenured engineers and provide front line engineering support to sustain and improve safety, quality, yield, rates and efficiencies by working on assigned activities.
MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES / DUTIES
The Engineering Intern may assist in several projects and / or operations support roles in the Engineering department. Assignments may include work such as :
- Lead small to mid-size projects
- Coordinate with internal and external resources as needed for engineering activities
- Provide engineering support to help the plant run effectively
- Ensure meaningful and accurate data from people and process instrumentation
- Cost reduction changes to assigned area of focus
Specific project and operational roles will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business needs and intern interests.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution with an accredited program in Engineering or a related field graduating December 2025 or May 2026.
- Proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action
- A high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool
- Ability to identify and evaluate tactical methods to achieve objectives, identify deviations from the plan, and facilitate resolution
- Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization
- Interest in the consumer packaged goods / manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Post Consumer Brands after graduation
- We are unable to proceed with candidates who require visa sponsorship now or in the future
Additional Program Information & Perks
- Offering competitive compensation
- Access to a dynamic internship event program including development, networking, & social activities
- Eligible for subsidized housing & $2,500 relocation stipend
- Cereal galore enjoy a variety of cereal and oatmeal options in our break room, for free.
Please note that this position will be posted until October 15th. Applications will be reviewed in the following weeks and candidates will receive a status update by October 30th.