Fall 2026 Co-op - Cost Engineering

Fall 2026 Co-op - Cost Engineering 

As a Fall 2026 Co-op - Cost Engineering in Burlington, MA, you’ll learn about the Keurig® New Product Development process, dig into the details on manufacturing cost drivers, build cost models, and get exposure to working in a global organization.  You’ll support cost vs. performance tradeoff decisions, meet with KDP leaders, and network with individuals across the business while contributing to future successes!

Co-op with the Keurig® Cost Engineering Team and help bring incredible new products to life!  Cost Engineers partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and other areas of the business to launch innovations that will delight consumers!

A bit more about the technology inside Keurig® Brewers and the teams we work with:

*Technology behind our brewers*

(Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/keurig-dr-pepper-inc_the-technology-behind-our-brewers-activity-6986356063583272960-0slu)

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2026 Winter Co-op Program will run from July 13^th – December 11^th, 2026  
• Location: Burlington, MA
• Full-time; 40 hours per week 
• Monday-Friday 
• 8:00am until 5:00pm 
• Hybrid, In-office Tuesday-Thursday

As a Cost Engineering Co-op you will:

• Learn about Rapid Learning Cycles, New Product Development (NPD), and Product Costing
• Analyze cost drivers, identify cost reduction opportunities, and activate resources across the Keurig® Brewer portfolio
• Lead a cost modeling improvement project tailored to your experience and interests, then present results to leadership
• Utilize best-in-class costing tools including the Keurig® Cost Workbook and aPriori
• Get exposure to a global supply chain including electromechanical components, plastics, electronics, and multi-region contract manufacturing

Elements of the KDP 2026 Co-op Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
• Receive mentor support for your professional development
• 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
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business

• $31/hr
• Paid bi-weekly
• Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 (paid within 30 days of employment)

• Full-time undergraduate student majoring in Industrial, Mechanical, or similar Engineering; Supply Chain Operations
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Relevant work experience preferred but not required
• Ability to build professional relationships and challenge the status quo
• Ability to work cross-functionally, is independently driven, and a self-starter
• Experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment is a plus

Please note: This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States.  

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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) 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.