Summer 2027 Intern - Manufacturing Engineering (Houston, TX)

Keurig Dr Pepper • Houston, TX

5d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Keurig Dr Pepper's Houston manufacturing team and help drive sustainability, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives within one of the company's largest beverage production facilities. This hands-on internship will focus on reducing water usage, improving operational performance, and supporting manufacturing excellence through data analytics, automation, and TPM initiatives. The intern will work directly with EHS, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities, streamline processes using Power BI and Power Automate, and contribute to Kaizen and continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable business results. This role is aligned to the Beverage Operating Unit.

Requirements

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering, Supply Chain, or another Manufacturing-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
• 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 employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI and/or Power Automate
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, or Continuous Improvement principles is preferred
• Experience working with data analytics or process improvement projects
• Interest in manufacturing, sustainability, operational excellence, and cost-reduction initiatives is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze water consumption data and support projects focused on reducing Water Usage Ratio (WUR) and utility costs.
• Develop and improve Power BI dashboards and Power Automate workflows that automate reporting, action-item tracking, and operational processes.
• Support TPM, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives by identifying losses, tracking improvement opportunities, and participating in kaizen events.
• Manage project action items, conduct follow-up with stakeholders, and help drive implementation of cost-saving and process improvement opportunities across the facility.

Benefits

• Mentor support for your professional development
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed