About the role#
As a Process Engineer Co-op, you will work within our manufacturing environment in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role provides hands-on experience by allowing you to lead projects, contribute to operational goals, and gain professional insight into the beverage industry. You will be part of a team focused on safety, quality, and production efficiency. This is a full-time position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Support daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, production, and cost targets.
- Assist with Total Productive Maintenance implementation and Lean activities, including Kaizen events.
- Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology.
- Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results to leadership.
- Test processes, equipment, and raw materials while validating equipment performance.
- Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste of materials and utilities.
- Complete a project from start to finish and present your findings to leadership.
- Balance daily work priorities to meet the needs of the plant business teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student in an accredited academic program.
- Major in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related manufacturing field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, writing, and speaking.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changes.
- Independent drive to complete tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through December).
- Work Modality: On-site, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Compensation: $31 per hour, paid bi-weekly, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days.
- Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
About Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It manages a portfolio of over 125 brands including soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juice. The company operates a sales and distribution network that supplies hot and cold beverages to retail locations across North America. It also maintains a corporate responsibility platform called Drink Well. Do Good. to address supply chain and packaging sustainability.
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