Fall Co-op - Process Engineer

Overview

Fall 2026 Co-op – Process Engineer at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. in Spartanburg, SC. You will be part of the beverage revolution, working with a dynamic team of problem solvers and site leadership to drive sustainable solutions with long-lasting plant impact. This role offers opportunities to develop problem solving, logical thinking and collaborative teamwork, and to experience advanced technologies in the production of K-Cups.

You will work closely with the site engineering team as well as corporate engineering and continuous improvement teams at Keurig Dr Pepper.

• The KDP Fall Co-op Program will run from July 13th – December 11th, 2026
• Location:
  
  Spartanburg, SC (Plant)
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• In-Person

• 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 the 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 work streams.
• 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

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

• 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, Power
  
  BI;
  Programming PLCs or knowledge of process is a plus

Please note:

This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States. We incorporate Hire Vue, an automated interview tool, into our campus recruitment process. Please visit this link to learn more about Hire Vue and how to prepare. We recommend checking with your campus career center for additional preparation resources such as Interview Stream, Big Interview and more.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team. We work with big beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it.

We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We provide robust benefits to support health, wellness, and personal and financial well-being, along with programs designed to enhance professional growth while ensuring you feel valued and inspired at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants 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.