Fall 2027 Co-op - Process Engineer (Knoxville, TN)

Keurig Dr Pepper • Knoxville, TN

10d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Process Engineer Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be working in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing 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. The KDP 2027 Winter program will run from July 2027 - July 2028 and this position will be based in our Knoxville, TN Plant.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanicnal 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 sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS (Daily Management Systems) for day-to-day operations, new equipment startups, and innovative product qualifications.
• Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams.
• Support daily manufacturing operations to deliver targeted safety, quality, production, and cost results.
• Prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results to all levels including senior management.
• Undertake and successfully complete simple or basic project development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes.
• Be a contributor to problem solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology.
• Collect and calculate savings data on improvement projects.
• Recommend methods for improving efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities.
• Balance work priorities to meet the day-to-day requirements of the Plant business teams.

Benefits

• $31/hr
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment
• Robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.
• Employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

What This Job Offers

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