Summer Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

Job Overview

Summer 2026 Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

As a Summer 2026 Intern – Manufacturing Engineering at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be working in a high speed, fast paced manufacturing environment during a large project installation and start up at the Motts plant. This role will expose you to different phases of capital project management and give you the opportunity to develop and implement improvements to new or existing manufacturing equipment and processes.

Each intern will have real responsibilities and will be provide ample opportunity to grow professionally.

• The KDP 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from June 1 – August 7, 2026
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-Person in our Williamson, NY facility

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and new manufacturing equipment and processes during a large project installation and start up.
• Analyze, design, implement and improve existing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve production issues
• 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 work streams
• Assist in overseeing a large project installation and start up, including documenting open items, tracking progress, interacting with contractors, site management, and front-line employees

• 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

• $31.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, or related to manufacturing of food & beverage
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and presentation skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Experience in a manufacturing or plant setting is a plus
• Experience with Solid Works, 3D printing or Automation is a plus

• Planning and organizing: Proficiency in developing a comprehensive project plan, establishing goals, and prioritizing tasks.
• Time management: Expertise in managing time efficiently to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Communication: Strong ability to convey information effectively to team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Leadership: Competence in leading, motivating, and managing a team towards successful project completion.
• Risk management: Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks.
• Budgeting: Capability of developing and overseeing the project budget.
• Problem-solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving issues that emerge during the project's execution.

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 employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

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