Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering

Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering

As a Fall 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-opat Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP),Spartanburgplant you will be part of the team that specifies, selects, and optimizes the manufacturing technology we utilize to make billions of k-cups annually.  Additionally, you will be enabling the many recent and future product innovations in our pipeline. Co-ops with our team are assigned real, high-impact projects for which they are given full ownership as well as the support of experienced engineers to coach and guide them. Aside from "desk" work and time in a lab, co-ops travel to producing sites to help make their work successful. You will not only improve your engineering knowledge but also gain a deeper understanding of supply chains, manufacturing, and strategy.

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2027 Fall Co-op Program will run from July 12th – December 3rd, 2027
• Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• Onsite

As aFall 2027 Engineering Co-opyou will:

• Designing or selecting equipment or modifications to equipment
• Support our equipment governance system
• Lead project execution
• Participate in the development and execution of equipment acceptance testing

Elements of the KDP 2027 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/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 sign on bonus pay, paid within first 30 days of employment

• Undergraduates currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or another 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
• Ability to travel to vendors and additional Coffee Plants in the US and Canada
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD a plus

Please Note: 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 sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis. 

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