Quality Engineer Co-op: Lean & Process Improvement

Keurig Dr Pepper; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Fall 2027 Quality Engineer Co-op in Essex, VT. You will work onsite for 40 hours/week July–December 2027, gaining hands-on exposure to the manufacturing environment and quality systems.

You will contribute to safety, quality, and cost targets while developing project work from start to finish. Responsibilities include implementing lean initiatives, supporting TPM, and preparing reports for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time engineering or manufacturing-related program.
• Strong organizational and multi-project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS for day-to-day operations.
• Assist with TPM implementation and Lean activities, Kaizen participation, and maintenance workstreams.
• Support daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, production, and cost targets.
• Prepare standard reports and communicate results to all levels, including senior management.
• Contribute to problem solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methods.
• Collect and calculate savings data on improvement projects.
• Recommend methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Trending Data

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Undergraduate enrolled in Engineering or Manufacturing-related field

Tools

Solidworks

3D printing

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Fall 2027 Quality Engineer Co-op in Essex, VT. You will work onsite for 40 hours/week July–December 2027, gaining hands-on exposure to the manufacturing environment and quality systems.

You will contribute to safety, quality, and cost targets while developing project work from start to finish. Responsibilities include implementing lean initiatives, supporting TPM, and preparing reports for senior leadership.