Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering

Keurig Dr Pepper; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Spartanburg, SC, is seeking a Fall 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op to work on designing or selecting equipment and supporting the governance of manufacturing systems. You will lead project execution, participate in equipment acceptance testing, and gain exposure to supply chains, manufacturing, and strategy while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.

This full-time, 40-hour schedule runs July 12th–December 3rd, 2027, with on-site work and opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Undergraduates currently enrolled in a full-time academic program, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal
• 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 is a plus

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Overview

Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering

As a Fall 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Spartanburg plant 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 a Fall 2027 Engineering Co-op you 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

Total Rewards

• $31/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 sign on bonus pay, paid within first 30 days of employment

Requirements

• 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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