Senior Mechanical Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Michigan to lead mechanical design activities for next-generation Keurig brewers. You will guide cross-functional teams, develop electro-mechanical products from concept to mass production, and mentor peers on design for manufacturing and tolerance analyses.

With 5+ years of relevant experience and strong SolidWorks skills, you will influence product development and drive design decisions in a fast-paced appliance environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant industry.
• Practical experience designing complex kinematic mechanisms.
• Use mechanical engineering theory to drive learning and decisions.
• Advanced 3D modeling and drafting, preferably SolidWorks.
• Track record of development from concept to mass production.
• Experience using data to drive trade-offs and understand design limits.
• Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to present to management.
• Experience creating tolerance analyses to understand system variation.
• Designing high-volume injection molding components; mold tooling basics.
• Using simulation to improve confidence in design (structural and fluid).
• Design for Six Sigma practices: RCA, 8D, A3, DOE.
• Formal GD&T Training.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for new and existing appliance development.
• Perform design, testing and evaluation of electro-mechanical systems.
• Create 3D CAD designs, specs, drawings and perform tolerance analyses.
• Perform structural simulations of new mechanical designs.
• Provide direction and mentorship for peers and colleagues.
• Partner with cross-functional global team of experts.
• Identify and address knowledge gaps.
• Comply with KDP policies and procedures.

Skills

5+ years experience

Kinematic mechanisms

Engineering theory application

Electro-mechanical product development

Data-driven design

DFM/ DFA

Communication skills

Tolerance analysis

Injection molding

Simulation

Six Sigma

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will become a member of the Keurig Dr. Pepper Appliance organization and contribute to the development of next-generation Keurig brewers as part of cross-functional teams. This individual will lead mechanical design activities that are essential to both new and existing appliance development. The role offers significant influence and impact on current and future products, providing excellent visibility and growth opportunities within the organization. Although this position does not entail direct supervision, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for instructing, guiding, and reviewing the work of other design engineers.

What you will do:

• Quickly get up to speed with new technologies and products.
• Perform complex activities related to design, testing and evaluation of electro-mechanical systems.
• Create 3D CAD designs, specifications, drawings and perform tolerance analyses.
• Perform structural simulations of new mechanical designs.
• Provide direction and mentorship for peers and colleagues.
• Partner with a cross-functional global team of technical, business and manufacturing subject matter experts
• Identify and address knowledge gaps.
• Comply with all KDP policies and procedures.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $76,400 - $150,000
• 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:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s preferred
• 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant industry
• Practical experience designing complex kinematic mechanisms
• Practical experience using mechanical engineering theory to drive learning.
• Advanced 3D Modeling and Drafting preferably using SolidWorks
• Track record of developing electro-mechanical products from concept through mass production
• Experience using data to drive trade-off decisions and a solid of understanding design limits
• Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles and best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present technologies and status of development projects to management and stakeholders
• Experience creating component and sub-system tolerance analysis to understand the impact of system variation on performance.

Preferred Experience:

• Designing high volume injection molding components and a basic understanding of injection mold tooling principals.
• Using simulation to improve confidence in your design and reduce time to market including structural and fluid flow.
• Design for Six Sigma practices including, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, A3, Design of Experiments, etc.
• Formal GD&T Training

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.