Project Management/Engineering Intern at The Mennel Milling Company

Project Management/Engineering Intern 

Why Join Us This Summer? 

At The Mennel Milling Company, you won’t be making copies or running errands — you’ll be contributing to real projects that make an impact. As a Project Management/Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both office and plant environments, work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, and see firsthand how your ideas and efforts improve manufacturing processes. With mentorship, professional development, networking events, and a supportive team culture, this internship is designed to set you up for success in your future career. 

SUMMARY: This internship supports our Project Manager in the development, planning, execution, and management of projects across the company. The intern will gain hands-on experience in both office and plant settings while contributing to initiatives that improve manufacturing processes and support long-term growth. This role upholds the Mission, Motto, and Food Safety and Quality Statement of The Mennel Milling Company. 

PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible hours available based on schedule). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation: 

• Collaborate with technicians and plant staff to understand and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, technicians, and internal stakeholders.
• Collect, analyze, and utilize operational data to propose and implement improvements.
• Assist in managing projects from concept and capital scoping through implementation and commissioning.
• Create and update technical documents, P&ID diagrams, process flowcharts, and standard reports.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and make recommendations based on technical and economic criteria.
• Support the design of layouts that optimize space, materials, equipment, and personnel movement.
• Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, safety, operations, and automation to ensure project success.
• Participate in creating a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROJECT EXAMPLES: 

• Assist with process flow mapping and efficiency studies in flour mills, bakery mix, and packaging facilities
• Support capital project planning through data collection, equipment research, and cost estimation
• Develop CAD layouts for equipment installations, utilities, and material flow
• Work with contractors and plant personnel to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Prepare and deliver presentations on project findings and recommendations to the engineering leadership team

QUALIFICATIONS:  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.  

• Rising junior or senior pursuing a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred)
• Ability to define problems, gather and analyze data, and draw sound conclusions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD or similar technical software is a plus
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in both office and plant environments; compliance with all safety procedures is required
• Interest in fostering a workplace culture of mutual respect, belonging, and open expression
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Ability to travel 25%

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & BENEFITS: 

• Mentorship and training with experienced engineers and project managers
• Opportunities to present findings and recommendations to leadership
• Exposure to cross-departmental collaboration
• Competitive compensation
• Networking events and team outings
• Relocation stipend for eligible interns

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY: 

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a fast- paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions; employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, and in the presence of airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection. Work involves exposure to common wheat allergens.