Summer 2026 Intern - Process Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper•Spartanburg, SC

40d•Onsite

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.â¯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. Shift/Schedule:The KDP Summer Intern Program will run from June 1st - August 7th, 2026Location: Spartanburg, SC (Plant)Full-time; 40 hours per weekMonday-Friday8:00am until 5:00pm In-Person As a Process Engineer Intern you will: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 Elements of the KDP Internship Program include:Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environmentParticipate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leadersReceive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presentingBe paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your networkComplete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders Total Rewards:$31.00/ hour Paid bi-weekly $2,500 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment

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
Please note: This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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
Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
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
Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders