Coffee Processing Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a scientifically driven candidate to lead cross-functional learning plans for beverage development. You will oversee processing assessments across multiple scales, from modeling to scale-up, and contribute to reformulation and flavoring efforts through hands-on experimentation.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis, program management, GMP awareness, and strong teamwork in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Statistical capability demonstrated (Design of Experiments preferred).
• Excellent communication and program management skills.
• Hands-on experience with process development, startup and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing practices, including GMP.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate cross-functional, holistic learning plans across formulation, sensory, packaging, quality, capital management, and manufacturing.
• Responsible for processing assessment at multiple scales (modeling, benchtop, pilot, and scale-up).
• Support reformulation work, including lab roasting and sample creation, data collection, documentation and specification updates, and hosting internal tastings.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Program management

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Punctuality

Education

B.S./MS in food science / engineering

Job description

Job Overview:

Come join a creative team of scientists and engineers on the forefront of beverage innovation! This team is dedicated to growing the category by pushing the boundaries of beverage development and delivery to satisfy every consumer need. Years ago, the coffee industry was revolutionized with the launch of the Keurig brewing system, allowing consumers to brew one cup of coffee on demand. Now with the power of JDE Peets, join a global coffee powerhouse!

At Keurig, the Coffee Processing team owns engineering and process work from the moment green coffee enters a site to post processing: green cleaning, blending, roasting, degas, grinding, and flavoring. Our team owns risk and scale-up recommendations on programs that span from innovation support to quality improvements to value delivery, as well as owning the value delivery pipeline for coffee. We are a team of scientists and engineers dedicated to robust learning plans, technical assessments, and rigorous data analysis, with a strong understanding of consumer and business impacts.

This individual will own and coordinate cross-functional, holistic learning plans across formulation, sensory, packaging, quality, capital management, and manufacturing, and will be directly responsible for processing assessment at multiple scales (modeling, benchtop, pilot, and scale-up) as well as some test method development. Strong critical thinking and statistical analysis are required, as well as business case development. Excellent program management skills are critical to the success of this role. Fundamental research skills (literature search, basic experimentation) and a working knowledge of applicable physics (thermodynamics, etc) is required; learning through manufacturing-scale trials and partnership with operational teams is also needed.

In addition, this role will support reformulation work, including executing lab roasting and sample creation, carrying out experiments and data collection, creating documentation and specification updates, and hosting internal tastings for reformulations.

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Total Rewards:

• Salary range: $70,500 – $100,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Passion for the coffee industry! Interested in looking at coffee from a scientific perspective: formulation and sensory interplay, physics and chemistry, and manufacturing.
• B.S./MS in food science / engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience
• Knowledge and experience in coffee processing with specific experience in the food industry (especially in coffee beverages) required, including practical experience across green coffee cleaning, roasting, degas, grinding, and flavoring
• Demonstrated statistical capability (including Design of Experiments - Green Belt/Black Belt preferred)
• Excellent communication and program management skills
• Hands-on experience with process development, startup and commissioning
• Working knowledge of manufacturing practices, including GMP
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to be punctual
• Positive attitude with ability to work a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent MS Office skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderate travel required (0-50%)
• Hybrid when not traveling (3 days/week in Burlington, MA office)

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

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.

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