JobsUSAProcess Development Engineer
Company : Keurig Dr Pepper
Location : San Francisco, CA, 94199
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Come join a team of talented engineers leading the process development for refreshment beverages to grow KDP brands.
The Process Development Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of process development and continuous improvement. In this role, you will design, scale up, and qualify manufacturing processes for new beverage products as well as optimize the processing of existing products. This position is the key link between bench top product development and successful full-scale commercialization, as well as providing new and innovative solutions for processing and manufacturing optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement new processes from initial concept through implementation. Manage assigned projects, coordinate closely with other R&D team members, and develop and deliver processing specifications.
- Design and conduct science-based research experiments in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing plant.
- Utilize statistical data analysis for data-driven decision making.
- Design and lead the execution of plant trials for various purposes including the production of sale samples, process research, new ingredient/formula qualification, and new process qualification.
- Develop thorough and robust procedures on assigned projects and conduct plant personnel training on processing requirements.
- Ensure timely follow-through and documentation of assigned projects systematically.
- Perform beverage thermal processing and manufacturing engineering calculations to define processing requirements.
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams in Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Marketing, and other business partners.
- Provide technical support to supply chain and R&D on cost savings, process optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Develop KDP technical and leadership capabilities through hands-on business interaction, company-sponsored coursework, and approved third-party resources.
- Proactively document and share learnings from projects, training, and vendor relationships.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred) and at least 3 years of experience in the food or beverage industry.
- Experience in developing and scaling up processes for juices, dairy, and other functional beverages using aseptic, retort, and thermal processes (preferred).
- Strong command of food engineering principles and their application to beverage manufacturing from benchtop to plant level. Experience with emulsions, powder handling and mixing, or water processing is preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of over 125 brands and powerful distribution capabilities. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
We have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages at scale. At KDP, you can be part of a team proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health, wellness, and personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs to enhance your professional growth and ensure you feel valued, inspired, and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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