Winter 2027 Co-op - Process Engineer (Spartanburg, SC)

Keurig Dr Pepper•Spartanburg, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Winter 2027 Co-op - Process Engineering at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Spartanburg, SC, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced food/beverage manufacturing environment while supporting engineering projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability across our operations. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to solve real-world manufacturing challenges, analyze data, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact on the business. This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Requirements

Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
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.
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

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and an interest in process improvement, data analysis, manufacturing operations, and engineering principles; familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, CAD, SolidWorks, or other engineering software is a plus

Responsibilities

Support engineering and manufacturing projects focused on improving safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability of production processes and equipment
Analyze process and operational data to identify opportunities for improvement, troubleshoot issues, and develop data-driven recommendations
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and other cross-functional teams to implement process and equipment improvements
Participate in root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and problem-solving activities to address manufacturing challenges
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, reports, project updates, and presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project impact
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