Winter 2026 Co-op Process Engineer

Winter 2026 Co-op Process Engineer

As a Winter 2026 Co-op 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.

Shift/Schedule:

1. The KDP Winter Co-op Program will run from January 5th May 22nd, 2026
2. Location: Spartanburg, SC (Plant)
3. Full-time; 40 hours per week
4. Monday-Friday
5. 8:00am until 5:00pm
6. In-Person

As a Process Engineer Co-op 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 Co-op Program include:

• 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

Total Rewards:

• $31.00/ hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 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.

Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is 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! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's 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 team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.