Winter Co-op - Manufacturing Quality Systems

Winter 2027 Co-op – Manufacturing Quality Systems –Irving,TX

As a Winter 2027 Co-op – Manufacturing Quality Systems at Irving,TXKeurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be working in a fast-paced, highly technical environment that produces some of KDP’s most popular beverages. Each co-op will lead high-impact projects and will be provided with opportunities to grow professionally. Come learn what it takes to succeed at an industry-leading company and help contribute to our ongoing success.

While supporting the Supply Chain at KDP, your project work will include an opportunity to travel and work at a manufacturing site. You will see how it all comes together and how your work makes an impact.

• The KDP Winter 2027 Co-op will run from January 4 – May 21, 2027

• Full-time; 40 hours per week

• Monday-Friday

• 8:00am until 5:00pm

• In-Person

• Work closely with Site Quality, Operations and Maintenance to document current protocols/practices for themanagementofcenterlinesettings and parameters for packaging equipment based on specified quality acceptance criteria and targets
• Develop protocols for packaging machine management as afunction of the quality control test planfor Finished Goods
• Apply analytical skills to identify packaging equipment capability based on measurement of critical to quality (CTQ) criteria
• Aid in the development and implementation ofCan and PET bottle quality control plans
• Frequent interactions with KDP Packaging Standardsteamand Packaging R&Dteamforguidance and subject matter support and to provide and present project status update.
• Support New Product or New Equipment Trials as well as the data collection and analysis.
• Influence software capabilities to achieve six sigma quality performance and enhance Quality Management System.
• Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events.
• Test and verify new technology systems implemented for the Quality management and Manufacturing process.
• Engage with Manufacturing Operations and Maintenance teamstosupport project goals

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross functional team environment
• 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
• Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders

• $31.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program in their junior year from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering preferably;
  Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging Engineering or another related field.
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm)
• 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 a self-starter
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and associated Analytic Tools
• Experience with SQL and PowerBI is a plus
• Experience using AI or MS Power Automate is a plus

Please note:

You must be work authorized in the United…