Engineering Development Program 2027

Job Description

Engineering Development Program | Reynolds Consumer Products

The Tone:
This is an early career, two-year engineering development program at Reynolds Consumer Products. Your first year will be located in Huntersville, North Carolina, with your second year at another U.S. facility. Reynolds Consumer Products is home to the Hefty family of products, offering an opportunity for emerging engineers to gain hands-on manufacturing experience and solve real engineering challenges. This program is designed to develop the technical, professional, and leadership skills needed for a successful long-term career within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Huntersville, NC (first year, then mobile to another U.S. location)
• Mission: Solve real engineering and operational challenges to build skills for a successful long-term career within the company.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain hands-on manufacturing experience within a plant environment.
• Maintain and improve state-of-the-art manufacturing processes efficiently.
• Participate in and learn to lead critical projects in areas such as automation, research & development, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside seasoned engineers, focusing on troubleshooting and real-world problem-solving.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization, benefiting from strong leadership, daily coaching, and regular mentoring.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, completed by June of next year. This is an entry-level program designed for December 2026 and May 2027 graduates.
• Experience: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship from Reynolds Consumer Products. Candidates will start their first rotation mid-June of next year.
• Skills: Previous problem-solving experience, strong communication and presentation skills, ability to thrive in a team environment, and demonstrated outstanding learning capabilities. This includes learning quickly, applying new knowledge, using logical reasoning, analyzing complex information, taking initiative, optimizing work processes, and collaborating effectively.
• Bonus: A desire to make an impact, curiosity, energy, and willingness to be mobile and gain experience at multiple U.S. locations.