Quality Engineer I

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off and parental leave

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to enhance process performance, quality and food safety across beverage and food manufacturing.

You will work with R&D, Quality/Food Safety, Engineering, and Operations to improve controls, support validation, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes water systems, sanitation, CIP/SIP, aseptic or thermal processing, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Food Science, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years in food, beverage, dairy, juice, or CPG manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years supporting process/quality engineering, food safety, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with water systems, sanitation programs, CIP/SIP, aseptic or thermal processing, root cause analysis, and process validation.
• Lean Six Sigma/TPM knowledge or certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and quality improvement initiatives across beverage and food manufacturing operations.
• Investigate quality defects, process failures, consumer complaints, and food safety concerns using structured root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support for water treatment and sanitation systems, and various filling, processing and packaging operations.
• Support startup, commissioning, qualification, validation, and change management activities.
• Analyze quality and manufacturing data to improve process capability, system effectiveness, and manufacturing reliability.
• Lead or support cross-functional improvement projects, technical procedures, standards, training, and site capability building.
• Utilize data analysis and risk management tools to identify and develop plans to reduce risk and waste across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Process optimization

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Food/Mechanical/Biological Engineering or related

Tools

Water treatment technologies

CIP/SIP

Filling/packaging

Excel/Power BI

SAP/ETQ

Job description

Job Overview

The Quality Process Engineer supports beverage and food manufacturing operations by improving process performance, strengthening quality and food safety systems, and reducing operational risk. This role provides technical expertise in water systems, sanitation, aseptic processing, hot-fill operations, juice/food manufacturing, carbonated soft drinks, packaging, and new product launches.

The role partners with R&D, Quality/Food Safety, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve process controls, resolve and eliminate quality issues, support validation, and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process and quality improvement initiatives across beverage and food manufacturing operations.
• Investigate quality defects, process failures, consumer complaints, and food safety concerns using structured root cause analysis to develop and implement technical solutions to optimize systems and eliminate waste
• Provide technical support for water treatment and sanitation systems, and various filling, processing and packaging operations
• Support startup, commissioning, qualification, validation, and change management activities.
• Analyze quality and manufacturing data to improve process capability, system effectiveness, and manufacturing reliability.
• Lead or support cross-functional improvement projects, technical procedures, standards, training, and site capability building
• Utilize data analysis and risk management tools to identify and develop plans to reduce risk and waste across manufacturing operations.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $55,700-85,000
• 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

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Food Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in food, beverage, dairy, juice, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years supporting process engineering, quality engineering, food safety, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience with water systems, sanitation programs, CIP/SIP, aseptic or thermal processing, root cause analysis, and process validation.
• TPM / Lean Six Sigma

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hot-fill, low-acid, high-acid, aseptic, or multi-site beverage manufacturing.
• Knowledge of sanitary design, microbiology, CQV, and food safety systems.
• ASQ CQE, TPM or Lean Six Sigma certification

Technical Skills

• Water treatment technologies (RO, UV, ozone, filtration)
• Aseptic and thermal processing systems
• CIP/SIP optimization
• Filling/packaging equipment
• SPC and data analysis
• Validation protocols
• Regulatory compliance
• Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, ETQ or equivalent systems

Leadership Competencies

• Strong technical problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong project management capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work effectively in both manufacturing and corporate environments

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 an employer 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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