Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · 2 hours ago
Associate Packaging Engineer, R&D Cold Beverage
Frisco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$56K/yr - $77K/yrKeurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America, and they are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer to join their R&D Packaging Team. The role involves developing and implementing packaging components, leading projects, and collaborating with external resources to meet project requirements.
CoffeeFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work in a cross-functional environment to solicit and capture new packaging requirements
Develop and refine specifications for KDP’s packaging portfolio (PET Containers, cans, glass, closures, thermoformed containers, paperboard, corrugate, and flexibles)
Validate, and lead execution of new materials for manufacturing scale-up
Develop, test and document test procedures and success criteria
Conduct lab/pilot/scale-up tests as well as factory acceptance tests
Perform targeted statistical experiments (DOE, Regression, Comparison Testing)
Determine quality requirements and support adherence to specifications
Support execution of Capital projects
Manage multiple external resources such as contractors and vendors
Collaborate with other engineering functions including Engineering, Operations and Quality
Work closely with procurement and legal on contracts, IP and supplier agreements
Work closely with internal plants, supply chain and raw materials suppliers
Research and lead consumer facing productivity initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering field
Experience with development and testing of PET containers and plastic packaging material as well as corrugate, paperboard, and films
Experience with CAD packaging software (SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, Tops, CAPE)
Experience with producing technical documents (specifications, detailed drawings, structural drawings)
Excellent computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project
Creates collaborative relationships with Packaging team and cross functional partners; builds trust and partnerships with team members
Drives alignment with key project stakeholders on packaging development direction
Applies the principles of data management, statistics and experimental design to define and execute testing and validation plans
Preferred
Experience managing projects with outside vendors and/or contract manufacturers a plus
Knowledge / understanding of manufacturing packaging equipment a plus
Knowledge / understanding of Design to Value (DTV) a plus
Understanding the relationship between the package format, food / beverage processing method and product / packaging interaction
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
401k with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Company
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $14.1 billion and nearly 28,000 employees.
Founded in 1981
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$49.52BKey Investors
Starboard ValueJAB Holding Company
2025-10-27Post Ipo Equity· $7B
2025-10-13Post Ipo Equity
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $18.96B
Leadership Team
G
George Lagoudakis
SVP Finance US Refreshment Beverages
J
Jane Gelfand
Senior Vice President, Strategic Finance & Capital Markets
Recent News
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