Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering
About The Position
As a Fall 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Spartanburg plant you will be part of the team that specifies, selects, and optimizes the manufacturing technology we utilize to make billions of k-cups annually. Additionally, you will be enabling the many recent and future product innovations in our pipeline. Co-ops with our team are assigned real, high-impact projects for which they are given full ownership as well as the support of experienced engineers to coach and guide them. Aside from "desk" work and time in a lab, co-ops travel to producing sites to help make their work successful. You will not only improve your engineering knowledge but also gain a deeper understanding of supply chains, manufacturing, and strategy. This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.
Requirements
- Undergraduates currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
- 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 adapt to changes
- Ability to travel to vendors and additional Coffee Plants in the US and Canada
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- You 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 sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD a plus
Responsibilities
- Designing or selecting equipment or modifications to equipment
- Support our equipment governance system
- Lead project execution
- Participate in the development and execution of equipment acceptance testing
- Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
- Receive mentor support for your professional development
- 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
- Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business
Benefits
- $31/hour
- Paid bi-weekly
- $5,000 sign on bonus pay, paid within first 30 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
