Engineering Development Program

Reynolds Consumer Products • Huntersville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Reynolds Consumer Products is hiring emerging engineers for its two-year Engineering Development Program, beginning at the company’s Hefty and Tableware manufacturing facility in Huntersville, North Carolina. Participants complete four six-month assignments at two or more U.S. plant locations, gaining hands-on manufacturing experience and exposure to a variety of engineering skills and processes. The first year is spent in Huntersville, with development continuing at another U.S. location during the second year. The first rotation begins in mid-June of the year following the posting.

The program develops technical, professional, and leadership capabilities through training, work alongside experienced engineers, hands-on troubleshooting, and real-world problem solving. Participants learn to maintain and improve manufacturing processes and take part in projects involving automation, research and development, quality control, and continuous improvement. Each participant receives leadership support, daily coaching, and regular mentoring, including career insight and opportunities to build organizational connections.

The program is intended for engineering students graduating in December 2026 or May 2027. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship from Reynolds Consumer Products.

Requirements

• Complete a BS degree in Engineering by June of the year following the posting.
• Be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship from Reynolds Consumer Products.
• Have previous problem-solving experience.
• Have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Be able to thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• A BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering completed by June of the year following the posting.
• A bachelor's and/or master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month assignments at two or more U.S. plant locations.
• Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, engineering skills, and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and solve real-world engineering and operational problems alongside experienced engineers.
• Learn to maintain and improve manufacturing processes.
• Participate in and learn to lead projects in automation, research and development, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Develop technical, professional, and leadership skills through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization and contribute to shared goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level