Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview:

Join our exciting team at Keurig Dr Pepper – a leading producer and distributor of hot and cold beverages. We offer flexible scheduling, remote work opportunities, excellent work/life balance, and opportunity for self-driven growth!

As Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will drive the successful specification, selection, design, and performance of equipment for manufacturing sites as well as coach and train other engineers and technical resources. 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; a master’s degree in mechanical engineering is a plus. Other engineering disciplines will be considered with relevant experience. This individual will also have experience with the design of manufacturing equipment and equipment modifications, developing new equipment specifications, leading design reviews, 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.

Join our flexible team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by being a part of the safest, most sustainable, agile, and productive value chain in the beverage industry!

Responsibilities:

• 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
• MSA and SOW development with Procurement and Legal
• Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure team/department efficiencies
• Build strategic relationships and communications with internal customers, stakeholders, and external Partners.

T ravel:

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.

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• Salary Range: $96,800 - $169,000 / year.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; other engineering disciplines will be considered with relevant experience
• Master’s degree is a plus
• 10+ 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.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner 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 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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