Fall Co-op - Quality Engineer - Keurig

Job Overview:

Fall 2026 Co-op - Quality Engineer

As a Fall 2026 Co-op - Quality Engineer in Sumner, WA
, you will collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve existing processes or create new ones. You will work at the intersection of mechanical, systematic, and human inputs. Our mantra is:
Simplify, Standardize, Automate. Manufacturing is rapidly evolving, and we need individuals who are not just comfortable navigating change but driving it. You will find numerous opportunities for growth and learning. Be prepared to collaborate, follow your curiosity, think bold, and deliver big.

• The KDP 2026 Fall Co‑op Program will run from July 13th – December 11th, 2026
• Location:
  
  Sumner, WA (Plant)
• Full‑time; 40 hours per week
• Monday‑Friday
• 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
• In person

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS (Daily Management Systems) for day‑to‑day operations, new equipment startups, and innovative product qualifications
• Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance work streams
• Support daily manufacturing operations to deliver targeted safety, quality, production, and cost results
• Prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results to all levels including senior management
• Undertake and successfully complete simple or basic project development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes
• Be a contributor on problem solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology
• Collect and calculate savings data on improvement projects
• Recommend methods for improving efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
• Balance work priorities to meet the day‑to‑day requirements of the plant business teams

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross‑functional team environment
• Receive mentor support for your professional development
• 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
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business

• $31/hr
• Paid bi‑weekly
• Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000 (paid within 30 days of employment)

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full‑time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analysis or another Manufacturing related field.
• 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 adapt to changes
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F‑1 (student) visa holders who require sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

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Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned,…