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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · 1 month ago

Summer 2026 Intern – Manufacturing Engineering

Williamson, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$31/hr - $31/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, and they are seeking a Summer 2026 Intern in Manufacturing Engineering. The role involves working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, assisting with project management, and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes.

CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and new manufacturing equipment and processes during a large project installation and start up

Analyze, design, implement and improve existing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve production issues

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 workstreams

Assist in overseeing a large project installation and start up, including documenting open items, tracking progress, interacting with contractors, site management, and front-line employees

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

Qualification

Mechanical engineeringComputer-aided design (CAD)Project managementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointLean manufacturingCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationSelf-starter

Required

Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, or related to manufacturing of food & beverage

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 and presentation 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 PowerPoint

Proficiency in using computer-aided design (CAD) software

Planning and organizing: Proficiency in developing a comprehensive project plan, establishing goals, and prioritizing tasks

Time management: Expertise in managing time efficiently to ensure all deadlines are met

Communication: Strong ability to convey information effectively to team members, stakeholders, and clients

Leadership: Competence in leading, motivating, and managing a team towards successful project completion

Risk management: Skill in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks

Budgeting: Capability of developing and overseeing the project budget

Problem-solving: Aptitude for identifying and resolving issues that emerge during the project's execution