Manufacturing- Process Engineering Co-Op(For Naperville, IL Local Candidates Only)

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. 

As a Manufacturing Co-Op, 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 program 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 co-op, 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. Co-Ops 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. Co-Ops 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 Co-Op 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. Co-Ops 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, Industrial Engineering, or any related Engineering related degree.  

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028. 

• Must be in close proximity to Mondelez International’s Naperville, IL Plant (1555 Ogden Ave, Naperville, IL 60540) 

• Must be available to do full-time hours (40 hours per week) over the Summer, and part-time hours during the Spring and Fall 2027 school semester.  

• 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 Mondelez 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 Co-Op:  

• 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 range is $1,000 - $1,300, based on your expected graduation date.   

• Compensation rates for Summer Interns & Co-Ops 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.