Summer 2026 Intern Process Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper • Spartanburg, SC

123d • $31

About The Position

As a Summer 2026 Intern - Process Engineer in Spartanburg, SC at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be a part of a dynamic team of problem solvers. You will work directly with site leadership by driving sustainable solutions that have long lasting impacts on the plant. Success in this role may open future opportunities to grow professionally. This will be a role that will provide great opportunities in problem solving, logical thinking and collaborative teamwork. You will get to work in the flagship coffee manufacturing site for Keurig Dr Pepper. You will experience some of the most advanced technologies in the production of Keurig Dr Pepper K-Cups and will be involved in identifying manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness opportunities. You will work closely with the site engineering team but also the corporate engineering and continuous improvement teams.

Requirements

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering 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, PowerPoint, PowerBI; Programming PLC's or knowledge of process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS (Daily Management Systems) for day-to-day operations, QMS (Quality Management Systems), new equipment and software startups, and innovative product qualifications.
• Participate in AGILE project management and lead the verification and testing of Manufacturing software and applications.
• 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 and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams.
• Assist in root cause analysis and execute on corrective actions.

Benefits

• $31.00/ hour paid bi-weekly.
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree