Winter 2027 Co-op - Manufacturing Quality Systems

Keurig Dr Pepper•Irving, TX

6d•$31•Onsite

About The Position

As a Winter 2027 Co-op – Manufacturing Quality Systems at Irving, TX Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be working in a fast-paced, highly technical environment that produces some of KDP’s most popular beverages. Each co-op will lead high-impact projects and will be provided with opportunities to grow professionally. Come learn what it takes to succeed at an industry-leading company and help contribute to our ongoing success. While supporting the Supply Chain at KDP, your project work will include an opportunity to travel and work at a manufacturing site. You will see how it all comes together and how your work makes an impact.

Requirements

Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program in their junior year from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering preferably; Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging Engineering or another related field.
Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and associated Analytic Tools
Must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL and PowerBI is a plus
Experience using AI or MS Power Automate is a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with Site Quality, Operations and Maintenance to document current protocols/practices for the management of centerline settings and parameters for packaging equipment based on specified quality acceptance criteria and targets
Develop protocols for packaging machine management as a function of the quality control test plan for Finished Goods
Apply analytical skills to identify packaging equipment capability based on measurement of critical to quality (CTQ) criteria
Aid in the development and implementation of Can and PET bottle quality control plans
Frequent interactions with KDP Packaging Standards team and Packaging R&D team for guidance and subject matter support and to provide and present project status update.
Support New Product or New Equipment Trials as well as the data collection and analysis.
Influence software capabilities to achieve six sigma quality performance and enhance Quality Management System.
Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events.
Test and verify new technology systems implemented for the Quality management and Manufacturing process.
Engage with Manufacturing Operations and Maintenance teams to support project goals
Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders