Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Locations: US-MN-Northfield | US-UT-Tremonton | US-KS-Lawrence

Requisition ID2025-28402

Post Consumer Brands

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest news.

Brand

Post Consumer Brands offers a robust summer immersive & transformative internship experience that will present you with a meaningful business problem to ideate and collaborate cross-functionally that will lead to you presenting recommended solutions to improve the business. Post Consumer Brands is unique as our core values & mission is at the forefront of our efforts. Consider joining our team to launch the success story of your career journey. 

Location Description

MANUFACTURING SUMMER INTERNS MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ONE OF THREE MANUFACTURING SITES FOR THE SUMMER; 

NORTHFIELD, MN

TREMONTON, UT

LAWRENCE, KS

Responsibilities

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude.  

Overview: 
Post Consumer Brands is seeking motivated interns for a 12-week summer experience in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations where you’ll build skills, drive impact, and launch your career. This immersive program offers hands-on exposure to plant operations, engineering projects, and continuous improvement initiatives within a purpose-driven, consumer-focused organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 
Interns will lead and support impactful projects aligned with business needs and personal interests, including: 

Project Execution 

Manage or assist with small to mid-sized capital projects 

Collaborate cross-functionally to implement solutions 

Provide engineering support to enhance plant performance 

Data & Process Optimization 

Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities 

Recommend and implement changes to boost efficiency and reduce costs 

Drive continuous improvement initiatives 

People & Process Development 

Develop and deploy standard work processes 

Assess workforce dynamics and support training enhancements 

Learn to lead change and influence team outcomes 

What You’ll Gain: 

Meaningful Experience: Contribute to real projects from day one 

Professional Development: Build skills in engineering, operations, and leadership 

Mentorship & Collaboration: Work alongside experienced professionals invested in your growth 

Career Exploration: Discover your interests through diverse project exposure 

Future Opportunities: Potential for full-time or Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) roles at any of our nationwide facilities 

Project scopes will be finalized 30–60 days prior to the internship start to align with current business priorities and individual career goals.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree or at an institution with an accredited program in Engineering graduating December 2026 or May 2027
• Completed coursework and have an understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies 
• 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  
• Previous internship or work experience (strongly preferred)   
• Interest in the consumer packaged goods / manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Post Consumer Brands after graduation (strongly preferred)  
• 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 options, coffee and popcorn, for free. Cereal is also available to take home! We promise you won’t be disappointed.  

This role is paid USD $25.00 per hour.

Please note that this position will be posted until September 30th.