Sr Mechanical Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper; New Jersey; On-site; USD 76,400 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual bonus based on performance

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute significantly to the development of next-generation Keurig brewers. The individual will lead mechanical design activities, focusing on creating 3D CAD designs and mentoring other engineers. This role offers excellent visibility and growth opportunities. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and experience with electro-mechanical systems. Enjoy a supportive environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a relevant industry.
• Practical experience designing complex kinematic mechanisms.
• Experience using data to drive trade-off decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for new product development.
• Create 3D CAD designs and specifications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other design engineers.

Skills

Advanced 3D Modeling and Drafting

Communication skills

Electro-mechanical systems design

Mechanical engineering theory

Tolerance analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Overview

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.

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Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $76,400 - $125,000
• 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 understanding of 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

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world‑class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single‑serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees 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.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances 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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