Manufacturing Process Engineer

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: Spartanburg 1– 6135 Anderson Mill Rd,Moore,South Carolina,29369

The Manufacturing Process Engineer supports and improves manufacturing processes, equipment performance, automation, and production efficiency. This role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to troubleshoot issues, improve reliability, and implement sustainable process improvements.

Using engineering principles, data analysis, automation expertise, and continuous improvement methods, this position helps improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, and cost performance across the manufacturing operation.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, production data, automation systems, and equipment performance to identify improvement opportunities.

• Provide engineering support and troubleshoot process, equipment, and production issues.

• Develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve reliability and quality.

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for production and equipment issues.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including standard work, waste reduction, problem solving, and TPM.

• Monitor manufacturing performance metrics and recommend data-driven solutions to address performance gaps.

• Maintain process standards, specifications, operating procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.

• Support production trials, process changes, equipment installations, technology implementations, and new product introductions.

• Evaluate process and equipment changes for impacts on safety, quality, capacity, reliability, and cost.

• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability, automation performance, and asset effectiveness.

• Support capital projects through process requirements, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and startup.

• Develop and maintain process metrics, dashboards, and reports to measure performance and improvement results.

• Identify and implement automation, controls, and technology solutions that improve manufacturing performance.

• Train and support production employees and supervisors on processes, equipment, and improvements.

• Work with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and other technical partners to resolve issues and implement solutions.

• Ensure manufacturing processes and automation systems meet company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in cross-functional improvement teams and help sustain improvements over time.

• Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000–$95,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• Advanced degree is a plus.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, manufacturing engineering, or related technical functions within a manufacturing, distribution, or automated material handling environment.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix.

• Experience with FactoryTalk, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networking, and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical controls, instrumentation, robotics, vision systems, and automated equipment.

• Experience supporting automation projects, equipment installations, system upgrades, commissioning, and startup.

• Knowledge of root cause analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement.

• Experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and external technical partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, or automated distribution.

• Familiarity with SCADA systems, industrial Ethernet networks, SQL databases, data historians, or manufacturing data systems.

• Knowledge of conveyors, sortation, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, ASRS, or other automated material handling systems.

• Experience with MES, machine vision, motion control, or Industry 4.0 technologies.

• Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certification.

• Experience supporting capital projects, equipment selection, and automation investments.

• Demonstrated success improving safety, quality, productivity, capacity, reliability, or cost.

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

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

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?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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