Process Engineering Co-Op - 2025 Firenze

Process Engineering Co-Op - 2025
Firenze
Toscana, Firenze

PROCESS ENGINEERING CO-OP - 2025Florence, KY or Marshall, MNJanuary or June 2025 start date (6-12 month co-op experience)Schwan's Company, a U. S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U. S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels.

Its many popular brands include Red Baron, Tony's, Big Daddy's, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizza; Mrs. Smith's and Edwards desserts; and Pagoda and Bibigo Asian-style snacks.

To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com. Your Co-op Experience:Dynamic 6-Month+ Co-op: Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact. Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom. A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success. Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles. Your Impact:Process Development Innovation: Investigating, testing, and refining new or advanced food processing techniques to support product innovation. Automation Technology: Implementing and supporting new automated process technologies and equipment for improved production efficiency. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with RD, manufacturing, and operations engineering teams to drive process improvements, optimize performance, and implement cost-saving strategies. Data Collection Analysis: Gathering and analyzing production data using basic statistical methods to make data-driven improvements in processes. Process Equipment Commercialization: Supporting the development and introduction of new processes and technologies into manufacturing facilities, both internally and with co-packers. Cost Savings Efficiency: Identifying and leading major cost-saving initiatives involving process methodologies and new technologies. Hands-on Learning: Opportunities for hands-on learning through shadowing process development engineers and potential travel to other manufacturing plants. Documentation Reporting: Accurately documenting project progress, results, and insights, while preparing detailed reports to communicate findings. Innovation Projects: Participating in innovation projects to explore new ways of improving existing processing methods and technologies. What You Bring:Education: Current enrollment with junior or senior standing in undergraduate or graduate degree program majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Food Engineering.

GPA of 3. 0+ preferred.

Recent graduates welcome!Years of Experience: 1-2 years of related experience – must have prior co-op or internship experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Proficient in process capability studies, Six Sigma, process mapping, and statistical control. Strong communication, organizational, and self-motivational skills, with the ability to work independently in teams. Intermediate mathematical skills and advanced proficiency in PC applications (CAD, spreadsheets, statistical analysis). Familiarity with Lean practices and flexibility for a 24-hour operation. Ability to lead projects, present to management, and maintain a strong commitment to safety.

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