At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.  #IWorkForAllForGood

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer Intern will support the Engineering team through hands-on project work and essential administrative tasks. This role will primarily assist with the Tetrapak Steam Isolation Project and contribute to technical drawing preparation using SolidWorks and AutoCAD. The intern will also provide general administrative support, including contractor coordination, review of electrical schedules, management of phenolic plate documentation, and maintaining accurate records.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Assist with Tetrapak Steam Isolation Project
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, maintenance, safety, and quality.

• Develop project plan timelines and lead cross functional work groups to complete projects within specification, on time and on budget, while also ensuring safety and food safety practices are followed.

• • Mange all aspects of the project including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, project closure.
  • Lead team meetings, identifying pinch points, managing and documenting project progress, action items, and timelines.
  • Identify solutions with Maintenance and Safety departments
  • The execution phase will require the candidate to be onsite during a plant shutdown to implement the solution and manage contractors.
• Assist with SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawings
  • Create equipment parts in SolidWorks.
  • Building layout updates in AutoCAD.
  • Workflow.
• Administrative Support
  • Providing general administrative support to the Engineering team, including contractor management, checking electrical schedules and phenolic plates, and ensuring all appropriate documentation is stored properly.
• Partner with Engineering team on communication projects
  • Assist with internal and external communications.
  • Prepare presentations and reports for project updates and results to stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate the Company’s values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred

• Knowledge of computer software such as MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the ability to quickly learn and navigate other computer systems

Required Skills

• Attention to detail & strong problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations
• High sense of urgency and flexibility
• Strong customer service skills and a collaborative approach

• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, in English

Preferred Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work is performed largely in an office environment and on the manufacturing plant floor.
• Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 30 hours a week.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills for operating tools or machinery.
• Work in hot, cold, or humid environments.
• Occasional exposure to loud machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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