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Blount Fine Foods · 1 week ago

Process & Mechanical Engineer Intern - Spring 2026

McKinney, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Blount Fine Foods is focused on providing experiential learning opportunities through their Internship Program. The role involves collaborating with engineering personnel to improve equipment and processes, as well as assisting in quality control methods within a food manufacturing facility.

Food and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct a thermal efficiency audit and present recommendations for maximizing efficiency

Work side-by-side with the management staff to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring our business methods in line with our financial goals

Evaluate and develop manufacturing processes by studying product, process requirements, applying knowledge of the product, process, design, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators

Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

Assure process efficiencies are being monitored by establishing performance metrics based on equipment, process capabilities, establishing standards and confirming manufacturing’s current state processes

Provide manufacturing decision-making information by data mining, analysis, and summarizing performance metrics trends

Gather, analyze, and report business data and inputs in order to identify issues, trends, or solutions

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participation in continual professional development

Working with Safety dept. on job safety analysis (JSAs)

Maintaining, analyzing, managing, and improving metrics, aggregating, creating dashboards, and internal reporting

Providing technical assistance in identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and developing quality systems and procedures

Reporting issues at set frequencies to all appropriate departments to drive continuous improvement and corrective and preventive actions

Developing, implementing, and maintaining performance metrics. These performance metrics will include all trending for complaints, product right first time, product holds, yields, raw material supplier performance inspections, internal/ external audit results

Improving and defining data editing and standardizing processes

Provide follow up monitoring, documenting and feedback of completed initiative controls

Act as a liaison between the departments and a variety of business partners

Assisting in development and implementation of data capture systems

Monitor standards and controls in relation to the manufacturing of high-quality soup and seafood products to include activities in the following areas: receiving, staging, prep, processing, packaging, storage, and shipping

Carry-out various batch control tests and product sampling to ensure process is in control, i.e. statistical process control, (SPC)

Ensure a smooth process flow, maximizing volume and efficiency while committing to exacting specs and uncompromised quality. Work with other key departments to ensure proper technique, staffing, training and methods are in place and are effectively resulting in consistent and high-quality end products

Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information

Interact with vendors or customers on technical or design issues

Use sample data to create control charts in order to identify process shifts

Other responsibilities with similar skill, work conditions, and responsibilities as assigned

Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable

Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies

Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable

Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals

If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s)

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeAutoCADLean Six Sigma CertificationMinitabStatistical Process Control (SPC)SimscaleSmart DrawProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Degree candidate in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Candidate must have above average mathematics skills, as well as familiarity with statistics, e.g., (SPC) and control charts

Candidate must possess a thorough knowledge of computers and their programs, AutoCAD is required

Must be detail oriented with above average organizational skills

Must be self-motivated, possess high energy, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Candidate must be able to interact in a dynamic team environment while displaying tact and diplomacy with peers and management

Candidate must also be willing to adhere to the Quality Engineering Philosophy

Preferred

Proficiency with MiniTab, Smart Draw, and Simscale a plus

Lean Six Sigma Certification a plus

Experience with Smart Draw and Minitab software a plus

Company

Blount Fine Foods

Blount Fine Foods is a food production company that provides gourmet soups, sauces, sides, and entrees.

Founded in 1880

Fall River, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://blountfinefoods.com

H1B Sponsorship

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