Senior Consumer Product, Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will join the Keurig Dr Pepper Global Product Team to deliver best in class beverage systems. In this position you will be the technical product owner of a cross functional team ensuring the product will deliver all features, functionality, andstakeholder requirements while hitting program cost and schedule targets. The Senior Systems Engineer works closely with theKDP Asia Development Center and contract manufacturers to transition the product from development to production.This position is located in our Burlington, MA location and offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week on site required and flexibility to facilitate conversations with our teams across multiple time zones.Strong communication skills are required as this position will partner closely with multiple functions within the organization to align on project goals. 

Position Responsibilities

• Help to translate consumer and stakeholder needs into product requirements, manage requirement change process, and decompose system level requirements to subsystems, modules, and components.  

• Create system architectures that will deliver product features and functionality.

• Cascade subsystem requirements to platform owners and manage interfaces between subsystems. 

• Identify and charter R&D efforts for all new innovations required to meet program goals. Engage external partners when needed to execute these programs. 

• Assist with learning plan development and prioritization to drive decision making at schedule intervals. 

• Assist with risk analysis mitigation, and validation plans. 

• Lead teams through engineering development using LAMDA/DAMAICor similar systematic tools. 

• Make data driven decisions using the Six Sigma toolbox and coach others in the use of six sigma tools and methods. 

• Have a hands on approach with prototyping and testing. 

• Communicate development progress to senior leadership.

• The Senior Systems Engineer is required to be hands on with prototypes and testing during development.

• Support organizational continuous improvement projects to evolve our ways of working. 

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• Salary Range: $76,400 - $140,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• MS or BS in Engineering with 10+ years of engineering experience preferably in high volume consumer product development. 

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification 

• Experience using statistical software tools like JMP, Minitab, or R 

• Expert level 3D modeling experience (Solidworks preferred). 

• General understanding of systems modeling and finite element methods.

• A breadth of understanding of all engineering disciplines with strong depth in one or more. 

• Experience leading DFMEA activities and creating validation plans. 

• Proven experience building prototypes, test fixtures, and running experiments. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in person at the Burlington, MA location, a minimum of 3 days per week.

• 10-20% International travel in 2 week intervals. 

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

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.

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