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Manufacturing- Process Engineering Co-Op(For Naperville, IL Local Candidates Only)
Mondelēz International
Manufacturing- Process Engineering Co-Op(For Naperville, IL Local Candidates Only)
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Manufacturing Process Engineering Co-Op supporting production-floor operations, process optimization, loss and downtime analysis, waste reduction, equipment performance, root-cause investigations, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality teams while updating process maps, standard operating procedures, training materials, and work instructions. The co-op is fully onsite in Naperville, Illinois, with part-time academic-year and full-time summer schedules.
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.
This Manufacturing Co-op is a fully in-person opportunity based in Naperville, IL, and only local candidates will be considered for the role. The program will begin in early 2027, based on a mutually agreed-upon start date, and will continue through December 2027. Candidates must be able to work all required hours onsite in Naperville for the duration of the program.
Candidates must also be available for the following work schedule:
Selected candidates are expected to maintain availability throughout each phase of the co-op and work all scheduled hours in person at the Naperville site.
Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2026 by Yello & WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.
s an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Join our Taste The Future Program; 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 empower you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor!
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
The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:
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:
Compensation
Business Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce 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
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, weproduce 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
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.
This Manufacturing Co-op is a fully in-person opportunity based in Naperville, IL, and only local candidates will be considered for the role. The program will begin in early 2027, based on a mutually agreed-upon start date, and will continue through December 2027. Candidates must be able to work all required hours onsite in Naperville for the duration of the program.
Candidates must also be available for the following work schedule:
- January 2027 - May 14, 2027: Part-time hours
- May 18 - August 6, 2027: Full-time hours
- August - December 2027: Part-time hours through the completion of the program
Selected candidates are expected to maintain availability throughout each phase of the co-op and work all scheduled hours in person at the Naperville site.
Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2026 by Yello & WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.
s an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Join our Taste The Future Program; 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 empower you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor!
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, weproduce 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
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, weproduce 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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