What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Intern Summer 2027 position at Bob Evans Foods?
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
Responsibilities
Position Overview
Join our 10-week program in our Research & Development process engineering team to gain an understanding of the department's initiatives by working with R&D and operations to solve issues at Bob Evans manufacturing facilities. Projects could include but are not limited to assisting BEF R&D with process optimization for new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsible for positively impacting Bob Evan’s business and consumers by completing challenging and meaningful projects. Demonstrate our core values: Put Safety First, Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Be Courageous and Drive for Results.
Accountabilities
- Work on process standardization throughout multiple sku’s
- Create process diagrams based on standard processes
- Collaborate with operations and project engineering to assist with new project implementation
- Assist with product trials
- Work with continuous improvement to identify waste/inefficiencies contributing to downtime or yield loss within production
- Work with product scientists to create/adjust manufacturing specs
- Manage multiple assignments/tasks
- Travel to multiple BEF plants/locations
Program Overview
Process Engineering Experience
Gain exposure from various areas of the R&D organization and cross functional teams to understand process specific solutions that can be brought to the organization.
Intern Project
Lead or contribute to a cross-functional intern project that delivers real business impact and showcases learnings.
Professional Development
Learn manufacturing specific principles
Gain exposure to R&D and manufacturing operations and cross-functional collaboration.
Participate in team meetings, mentorship sessions, and intern events.
Qualifications
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Skills & Attributes
Strong written and oral communication, collaboration skills and business presence
Problem solving mindset
Working knowledge of Vizio
Working knowledge of chemistry and thermodynamics
Ability to create/read process drawings
Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to apply logical/critical thought processes when developing solutions
A strong interest in the CPG industry is a plus