Process Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Business Unit Description:

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

P****rocess 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