Process Engineer - Beverage R&D

R&D is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Process Engineer to join their Process Development Engineering team.  As part of the Keurig Dr Pepper Process Development and Manufacturing Implementation team, Process Engineers provide high level strategic direction for the company’s growth and lead innovation in product manufacturing, production capacity, safety, quality, and cost. The Process Engineer is responsible for becoming a technical expert across all areas of Coffee and Specialty Beverage Processing and facilitating the implementation of process innovations and product changes across the KDP Hot manufacturing network. In this role, the individual will work on ideation & implementation of innovative improvements to the existing processing systems as well as identify new processing solutions for new product innovations.  This position partners closely with numerous internal business functions such as, Beverage Product Development and Innovation, Productivity and Continuous Improvement, Quality, Supply Chain Operations, the KDP Manufacturing Sites and Co-manufacturing facilities, as well as external resources such as, Equipment OEMs, Technical Consultants and Research Institutions.

 The individual in this role will be responsible for the following:

• Work directly with Beverage Development and R&D teams to identify long-term innovative process solutions and system improvements
• Conduct research and develop expertise in the science of coffee roasting and ingredient processing in continuous pursuit of innovative solutions
• Drive technical innovation of processes that align with corporate initiatives for product design, manufacturing, sustainability, quality, productivity and continuous improvement
• Conduct process capability analysis for new and existing equipment and processes including the evaluation and calculations for Cp,Cpk.
• Create Design of Experiments (DoE) to strategically plan and execute experiments to advance knowledge and understanding of product and process interactions.
• Knowledge and experience developing Process Flow Charts and P&IDs.
• Provide on-site support for the manufacturing implementation and commissioning of new processes and processing equipment across the KDP Hot manufacturing network.
• Maintains strong relationships with process equipment OEMs and suppliers to support initiatives in capital planning, process changes, and improvements to deliver state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities
• In this capacity the Process Engineer will develop processing specifications and create and execute commissioning plans that ensure the successful delivery of processing solutions to the network.
• As a subject matter expert, the Process Engineer must uphold a strong relationship and frequently communicating with each manufacturing plant to provide technical leadership and support
• Analyze multiple categories of production data using statistical data analysis for data-driven decision making

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Our people are the heart of our business, which is why 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.

• S. in Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of experience, M.S. preferred
• Knowledge and experience with coffee processing such as roasting, grinding, flavoring, weighing, systems, blending, mixing, and powders processing
• Knowledge of design requirements related to food safety, including SQF, FDA, GMP
• Strong knowledge and experience with applied statistical analysis methods; 6 Sigma Process Control, generation of Design of Experiments and associated software (e.g. JMP, Minitab, Excel); Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification, preferred
• Hands-on experience with process installations, start-up and commissioning
• Ability to effectively research issues which span multiple disciplines
• Excellent ability to present broad and detailed information to various sized groups through all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to be self-driven
• Ability to travel up to 50%, at times
• Ability to work on the factory floor in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Positive attitude with ability to work a flexible schedule in a fast-paced, high-growth, and fast changing environment
• Understanding of financial tools and processes (e.g. budgeting and ROI analysis)

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.