Keurig Dr Pepper

Sr Mechanical Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper • $76K — $125K *
Burlington, MA 01803Hybrid
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or relevant engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, focused on packaging equipment
  • Strong experience in machine design and knowledge of machine shop practices
  • Proficient in modeling with 3D & 2D software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
  • Experience with risk analysis tools like DFMEA and FMEA
  • Knowledge of primary and secondary packaging equipment, and food processing systems is a plus
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Drive specification and design of manufacturing equipment and modifications
  • Coach and train technical resources and junior engineers
  • Develop and execute plans for equipment improvements in manufacturing sites
  • Facilitate design reviews and provide recommendations for project status
  • Develop machine specifications with stakeholder input
  • Interface with OEMs for equipment design and enhancements
  • Build and manage relationships within manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off including parental leave and vacation days
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel-related expenses.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will drive the successful specification, selection, design, and performance of equipment for manufacturing sites as well as coach and train other technical resources. You will utilize AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks to design or model equipment parts and modifications, independently or in support of senior engineers. This position will build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to effectively implement capital equipment, drive productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. This role interacts with individuals from Manufacturing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, and other key Business Units within the Supply Chain. This role will also work directly with the manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement plans for equipment improvement as well as with equipment OEM's on their equipment offerings and designs.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Other engineering disciplines will be considered with relevant experience. This individual will also have experience with the design of manufacturing equipment and equipment modifications, and developing and executing capital projects in a manufacturing environment. A candidate with Food and Beverage or CPG (Consumer Package Goods) and plant production line experience is considered a strong plus. Knowledge of high-speed filling, packaging technologies are ideal areas of expertise.

  • Determine root cause physics of failure and provide recommended corrective actions
  • Provide facilitation for DFMEA, FMEA, and similar activities
  • Write machine specifications with input from stakeholders
  • Participate in technical design reviews to assess project status and design readiness
  • Approval of equipment design, development, and execution
  • Define performance criteria, aid with schedules and capital budgets
  • Define key process parameters and testing methods with the Packaging Engineering team
  • Provide criteria for acceptance testing of equipment
  • Provide technical project assistance to project managers and plant personnel
  • Drive Technical knowledge/documentation management and department communication/deliverables
  • Optimization of vertical startup methodologies
  • Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure team/department efficiencies
  • Build strategic relationships and communications with internal customers, stakeholders, and external Partners.


Travel:

This individual will travel primarily to North American operations and sometimes internationally, up to 75% of weeks. We work hard to operate remotely as much as possible and to reduce unnecessary travel.

Total Rewards:
  • Salary Range: $76,400 - $125,000
  • Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
  • Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
  • Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; other engineering disciplines will be considered with relevant experience
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in packaging equipment
  • Self-motivated, highly energetic, and able to drive multiple projects simultaneously
  • Past machine design experience and knowledge of machine shop practices
  • Modeling skills and use of 3D & 2D software
  • Experience with DFMEA, FMEA, and similar risk analysis tools
  • Process engineering knowledge; DOE experience, statistical skills, and use of statistical software
  • Strong documentation skills and knowledge of GD&T; knowledge management skills
  • Knowledge of machine and plant control systems is a plus
  • Knowledge of primary packaging equipment, secondary/tertiary packaging equipment, coffee processing equipment, and/or materials/processes is a plus
  • Knowledge of plant infrastructure and operations
  • Strong leadership, process, and communications skills
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Ability to coach and train others
  • Ability to uphold safety standards, participate in continuous process improvement on the job, and follow best practices.


About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig is a beverage company that offers a variety of K-Cup pods and single-serve coffee makers. The company provides iced coffee brewers, cappuccino, and latte makers.

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Learn more about Keurig Dr Pepper
Size
27,500 employees
Market Cap
$51 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KDP
* Ladders Estimates

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