Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering

About the role

Job Overview: Fall 2027 Co-op - Mechanical Engineering       As a Fall 2027 Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Spartanburg plant you will be part of the team that specifies, selects, and optimizes the manufacturing technology we utilize to make billions of k-cups annually.   Additionally, you will be enabling the many recent and future product innovations in our pipeline. Co-ops with our team are assigned real, high-impact projects for which they are given full ownership as well as the support of experienced engineers to coach and guide them. Aside from "desk" work and time in a lab, co-ops travel to producing sites to help make their work successful. You will not only improve your engineering knowledge but also gain a deeper understanding of supply chains, manufacturing, and strategy.   This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.     Shift/Schedule:   The KDP 2027 Fall Co-op Program will run from July 12th – December 3rd, 2027   Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina   Full-time; 40 hours per week   Monday-Friday   8:00am until 5:00pm   Onsite   As a Fall 2027 Engineering Co-op you will:   Designing or selecting equipment or modifications to equipment   Support our equipment governance system   Lead project execution   Participate in the development and execution of equipment acceptance testing     Elements of the KDP 202 7 Co-op Program include:   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   Total Rewards: $31/hour   Paid bi-weekly   $5,000 s ign on bonus pay, paid within first 30 days of employment   Requirements: Undergraduates currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or another 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   Ability to travel to vendors and additional Coffee Plants in the US and Canada   Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD a plus     Please Note: 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.    We incorporate  HireVue, an automated interview tool, into our campus recruitment process. Please visit this  link  to learn more about  HireVue  and how to prepare. *We recommend checking with your campus career center for  additional  preparation resources such as  InterviewStream, Big Interview and more.