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Process Engineer

Mondelez International · Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you built the technical skill of a technician or operator so they could take over a task you used to own.

commitment to the 50% capability-building expectation baked into this role, not just personal technical mastery

Describe a breakdown you investigated. How did you find the root cause and what changed afterward so it didn't repeat?

rigor in breakdown analysis versus quick fixes

Tell me about a project where you used a Plan-Do-Check-Adjust cycle to close a gap. What did the 'check' step actually reveal?

whether PDCA is a real habit or a term they learned for the interview

Tell me about a time you disagreed with how a line leader or manager wanted to run something and you had data that said otherwise.

ability to challenge the status quo constructively, which the posting names directly

Describe how you've coached a team member through their individual development plan and what results came from it.

genuine people-development experience tied to the line leader responsibilities in this role

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set centerline standards for a piece of equipment on your line and how you'd know they're being held day to day.

whether the candidate actually understands centerline management as a discipline, not just as a buzzword

What's the difference between Autonomous Maintenance and Progressive Maintenance in practice, and where does your job start and the operator's job end?

real fluency with TPM pillar structure versus surface familiarity

How would you go about reducing repair and maintenance costs on a line without just deferring maintenance and creating a bigger problem later?

grasp of R&M budget ownership and the tradeoff between short-term savings and equipment reliability

What FDA or USDA requirements have shaped a maintenance or process decision you've made on a food line?

real working knowledge of food safety regulation versus generic compliance talk

How have you used Lean Six Sigma or statistical analysis tools to solve a process stability problem, and what did the data actually show you?

depth of measurement and statistical methods knowledge behind any Green Belt claims

Situational

Say a line is hitting its cost and delivery targets but quality is starting to slip. How would you use the Daily Management System meetings to catch and fix that before it becomes a bigger problem?

understanding of SQCDSM as a system with tradeoffs, not a checklist

You're the technology owner for a line and a global forum wants to standardize a setting that you know doesn't work for your specific equipment. How do you handle that conversation?

ability to represent local expertise credibly without becoming obstructive to enterprise standards

If you owned a component category as the plant subject matter expert, how would you go about training other technicians on it?

aptitude for the trainer/coach dimension of the role, beyond individual technical skill

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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 With Pride. This is a leadership role where you will own the technology, maintenance, process and setting for the equipment for the line. You will possess deep expertise and will be viewed as the technology expert of the line/s. How you will contribute You will: • Partner & enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participate in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level • Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and has deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; own the Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line • Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and builds capability of the team  to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level • Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; represent the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums • Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enables the VSU team; help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and will be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in: • Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools. • The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach • The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development More about this role What you need to know about this position: The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development What extra ingredients you will bring: Previous experience leading, motivating and engaging teams Knowledge of Integrated Lean Six Sigma Work Systems Knowledge of Measurement Methods and Statistical Analysis Previous Project Management experience Previous experience in Production, Process or Continuous Improvement experience within Food Manufacturing Familiar with FDA and USDA regulations and requirements Green Belt/Black Belt preferred. Education / Certifications: Bachelors’ Degree (required) - Engineering (preferred) Job specific requirements: FMCG +2 year of experience in related process. Ability to challenge the status quo and work collaboratively between functions Ability to work independently and drive results critical Travel requirements: NA Work schedule: Flexible shift Timings Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $77,600 to $106,700; 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.

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 Regular Manufacturing core Manufacturing

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