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Manufacturing Intern– Process Engineering

Mondelez International · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you were on a team project and things didn't go the way you planned. What did you do?

whether the candidate can handle setbacks with resilience rather than getting stuck or blaming others

Tell me about a time you had to explain something technical to someone who didn't have your background.

ability to communicate with operators and floor staff who may not share the intern's engineering language

Describe a time you had to collect or work with a set of data and use it to make a decision or recommendation.

basic data literacy and whether the candidate can move from numbers to a conclusion

Tell me about a group project or team you led, even informally. What was your role and what happened?

evidence of the leadership potential the posting explicitly asks for

Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a new environment or a new team with different expectations than you were used to.

adaptability in a fast-paced, unfamiliar plant setting where routines and culture differ from a classroom

Technical

Have you taken any coursework or done any project work involving Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods? What did you actually use it for?

how much real exposure the candidate has to CI tools versus just having heard the vocabulary

How would you go about updating a process map or a standard operating procedure for a line you'd only observed for a few weeks?

whether the candidate understands the difference between observing a process and truly documenting it accurately

What do you know about Kaizen events or Total Productive Maintenance, and how do you think they'd apply to a cookie or cracker line?

whether the candidate did homework on the specific frameworks named in the posting and can connect them to a real manufacturing context

Situational

Walk me through how you would figure out why a production line is losing time to downtime, if all you had was a stack of shift logs and no formal training on the equipment yet.

whether the candidate can build a basic root-cause approach from scratch instead of waiting to be told exactly what to do

If you noticed a piece of equipment being run in a way that seemed unsafe, but the operator running it had been doing it that way for years, what would you do?

judgment around safety versus deference to experienced staff, and willingness to speak up

Say you're partway through a project analyzing material loss on a packaging line, and the data you're getting from the floor doesn't match what the control room reports. What do you do next?

comfort with ambiguity and conflicting information, and whether the candidate escalates or investigates appropriately

If you were presenting a project's results to plant leadership at the end of the summer and the results were mixed, not a clean win, how would you frame that presentation?

honesty and communication skill when reporting outcomes that aren't a straightforward success story

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The full job description

As published by Mondelez International.

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 202 6   by   Yello &   WayUp   and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes . Please note : The available location options for this role include Chicago, IL, Richmond, VA, Portland, OR, Naperville, IL, Twin Falls, ID and Indianapolis Plant. Function Job Description   As part of Manufacturing,   you’ll   use your skills, our systems, and a wide array of raw materials to help create the delicious, finished products our consumers love. While taking ownership in your area of work,   you’ll   also ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues while producing our top-quality products reliably and efficiently within our integrated supply chain.   A s a Manufacturing   -   Process Enginee r   Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working closely with site engineering, operations, and production teams to improve   the efficiency , reliability, and overall performance of manufacturing processes.   A significant portion   of the internship will be spent on the production floor, building an understanding of how products are manufactured,   observing   day-to-day operations, attending production and control meetings, and   identifying   opportunities to improve how our lines and equipment   operate.     Throughout the internship, you may support projects focused on   process optimization, loss analysis,   waste reduction, equipment performance, and production efficiency. This could include analyzing production data and line performance,   identifying   sources of downtime or material loss, investigating root causes, and partnering with site teams to develop and implement solutions. Interns may also   have the opportunity to   lead or   participate   in Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives, using methodologies and principles such as Lean Six Sigma, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).     Projects may also include updating process maps for specific areas of the plant, evaluating production or packaging processes,   optimizing   key pieces of equipment, and supporting improvements to standard operating procedures. Interns may work directly with operators and technical teams to understand current processes and help update process documentation, training materials, work instructions, or operating manuals to ensure improvements can be effectively implemented and sustained.     This internship is designed to provide exposure to the full manufacturing environment ;   from understanding what happens directly on the production line to using data and continuous   improvement tools to solve real operational challenges. Interns will collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other site teams while developing practical experience in process engineering, problem solving, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement.   Requirements and Preferred Qualifications   • Pursuing a   bachelor’s degree   in: Mechanical Engineering   (preferred) , Industrial Engineering   (preferred) ,   Electrical Engineering,   Supply Chain Management,   Operations   and related fields.   • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 202 7   and May 202 9 .   • Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.     The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:       • Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.   • Excellent communication skills and resilience.   • Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.   • Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.   • Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.   • Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact.       Why choose M ondelez International?   Ever wondered how your   favorite snacks get made?   Don’t   miss the chance to find out!   Check out some of the   perks   of being a MDLZ Intern:     • Subsidized, fully furnished housing for the Summer (For those who qualify)   • Roundtrip travel covered at the beginning and end of the internship   • Given value added projects that are presented to Leadership   • Intern programming, including events and activities throughout the summer   • Full-Time conversion opportunities upon graduation Compensation   • The expected compensation weekly pay   ranges   for interns is   $1,000 - $1, 2 60 ,   based on   your expected   graduation   date .   • Compensation rates for Summer Interns   is   pre-determined and non-negotiable.     Business Unit Summary   The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we   produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including   Oreo   and   Chips Ahoy!   cookies,   Ritz ,   Wheat Thins   and   Triscuit   crackers,   Clif   bars   and   Swedish Fish   and   Sour Patch   Kids   confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.     Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal   Opportunity/Affirmative   Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to   participate   in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for   assistance .   Salary and Benefits: The base salary ranges for this position are shown below; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Any other location base salary range: $65,875.00 In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.   Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see  eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Intern (Fixed Term) Interns Early Careers

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