About the role#
As a Quality Engineer Co-op for the Fall 2027 term, you will work within our Coffee Operating Unit in a technical manufacturing environment. This full-time position runs from July 12, 2027, to December 10, 2027. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting daily operations, participating in cross-functional projects, and receiving mentorship from organization leaders. You will also complete a project to present to senior management.
What you'll do#
- Support daily manufacturing operations to deliver results in safety, quality, production, and cost.
- Assist with Total Productive Maintenance implementation and Lean activities, including Kaizen events.
- Gain knowledge in executing operational plans, such as Daily Management Systems, new equipment startups, and product qualifications.
- Write or verify specifications and maintain product and process documentation.
- Validate equipment and processes while testing raw materials and finished products.
- Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology.
- Contribute to problem solving, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collect data on improvement projects to calculate savings and recommend methods for reducing waste of materials and utilities.
- Prepare reports to communicate results to senior management.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
- Major in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering, or a related manufacturing field.
- Ability to work on-site in Essex, Vermont, 40 hours per week.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changes.
- Experience with Power BI and trending data is preferred.
- Experience with Solidworks and 3D printing is a plus.
- Must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Location & details#
- Location: Essex, Vermont
- Term: Fall 2027 (July 12 - December 10, 2027)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Work Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $31 per hour, paid bi-weekly, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days.
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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