Associate Packaging Engineer, R&D Cold Beverage

This role on the R&D Packaging Team will focus on the KDP USRB (US Refreshment Beverage) Business portfolio and is responsible for developing and implementing packaging components; including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

As an AssociatePackaging Engineer, you will be responsible for the concept development, testing, and commercialization of new or existing packaging solutions at KDP. Additional responsibilities will include developing packaging specifications and test methods, as required.  You will be expected to lead and collaborate on projects in accordance to the agreed upon performance criteria, schedules, and cost targets. As an associate engineer, you will act as a Packaging Lead on projects and partner with external resources (suppliers, OEMs, 3rd parties) to meet project requirements.

 Position Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional environment to solicit and capture new packaging requirements.
• Develop and refine specifications for KDP’s packaging portfolio (PET Containers, cans, glass, closures, thermoformed containers, paperboard, corrugate, and flexibles).
• Validate, and lead execution of new materials for manufacturing scale-up.
• Develop, test and document test procedures and success criteria.
• Conduct lab/pilot/scale-up tests as well as factory acceptance tests
• Perform targeted statistical experiments (DOE, Regression, Comparison Testing).
• Determine quality requirements and support adherence to specifications.
• Support execution of Capital projects.
• Manage multiple external resources such as contractors and vendors.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions including Engineering, Operations and Quality.
• Work closely with procurement and legal on contracts, IP and supplier agreements.
• Work closely with internal plants, supply chain and raw materials suppliers.
• Research and lead consumer facing productivity initiatives.

Benefits:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why 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 Keurig Dr Pepper 

• Bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience with development and testing of PET containers and plastic packaging material as well as corrugate, paperboard, and films.
• Experience with CAD packaging software (SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, Tops, CAPE).
• Experience with producing technical documents (specifications, detailed drawings, structural drawings)
• Experience managing projects with outside vendors and/or contract manufacturers a plus.
• Excellent computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project.
• Knowledge / understanding of manufacturing packaging equipment a plus.
• Knowledge / understanding of Design to Value (DTV) a plus.
• Understanding the relationship between the package format, food / beverage processing method and product / packaging interaction.
• Creates collaborative relationships with Packaging team and cross functional partners; builds trust and partnerships with team members.
• Drives alignment with key project stakeholders on packaging development direction.
• Applies the principles of data management, statistics and experimental design to define and execute testing and validation plans.

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 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.