Manufacturing Engineer Co-op (May-December 2026)

Job Category:

Intern

Job Family:

Student Intern

Job Description:

Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as Manufacturing Engineer Co-op.  The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op position is full-time May - December 2026.

Our Engineering Co-op Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Co-op will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success.  We offer opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations.

Co-ops will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development.

This Co-op is 100% on-site (Monday-Friday) at our Carthage, Missouri manufacturing facility.

Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this Co-op.

This is a paid Co-op with an hourly rate of pay: $24.00

What you’ll do:


* Focus on the optimization of manufacturing processes.  


* Work on process improvements in efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk, and cost reduction.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient manufacturing workflows.

What you need to succeed:


* Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred).

Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the Co-op (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered).


* Ability to work 40 hours/week May-December 2026.


* Willingness to relocate.


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


* Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


* Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above.


* Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately.


* Desire to grow and take on new opportunities.


* Reliable transportation.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day.

Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt.

Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success.

With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe.

We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Internship benefits:



* Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas


* Exposure to different areas of the business around the world


* Internship program that includes...