Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Keurig Dr Pepper
Location: Allentown
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

At Keurig Dr Pepper, the safety and well-being of our people is our top priority. This extends to our candidates, as well. While we are pausing in-person, onsite interviews at this time, we are continuing recruitment efforts in many of our departments. Please continue to apply online to our available positions and if selected to move forward in the process, we will communicate next steps for a virtual-based screen or interview. Job Overview

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Join our exciting team at Keurig Dr Pepper as we transition two iconic brands into the World's Leading Beverage Producer! We offer flexible scheduling, remote work opportunities, excellent work/life balance, as well as a huge opportunity for self-driven growth! This individual will travel primarily to U.S. operations and possibly internationally for equipment FAT's - up to 50% of the time. As part of our Beverage Engineering Team focused on strategic and transformative initiatives , the primary function of this Manager-level position will be to drive the development and execution of the corporate manufacturing engineering strategy involving capital projects for the manufacturing sites - both Hot and Cold. This position will build and manage relationships of internal and external resources in order to effectively implement project initiatives that drive productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. This role interacts with individuals from Engineering Operations, Network Optimization, Beverage Initiatives, and other key Business Units within Supply Chain. This role will also work directly with the manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement equipment and support devices for capacity and program initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering. This individual will also have experience in 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 plus. Knowledge of high speed filling and packaging equipment, Aseptic Technologies, and Coffee Production are ideal areas of expertise. PMP Certified, lean methodologies, and knowledge of key standard work processes are also essential qualities. 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:

• Lead capital project design, development, and execution from concept through closure while ensuring vertical startups.--
• Responsible for defining performance criteria, developing timelines, estimating capital budgets, and managing spend.
• Make methodical fact based decisions derived on data which are critical to the success of each project.--
• Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs across the Hot/Cold network to support business productivity metrics.--
• Drive lean and standard work principals to ensure early equipment management and vertical startups.--
• Build strategic relationships with internal customers and external equipment suppliers to ensure continued alignment and success - before, during, and post project implementations.
• Provide strong communication skills in diverse environments with multiple stakeholders.--
  Requirements
  
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering--
  • 7-10 years of capital engineering project based experience
  • Experience managing projects in the $10-25 Million range
  • PMP certified or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months
  • Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas, Aseptic, Coffee handling and production, manufacturing equipment including Fillers, Cappers, Conveyance, Packers, Palletizers, Control Systems, RO, and Batch/CIP systems.
    Company Overview
    
    Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig--, Dr Pepper--, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters--, Canada Dry--, Snapple--, Bai--, Mott's-- and The Original Donut Shop--. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America. Benefits built for you:--Our people are the heart of our business, which is why 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 Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled Keurig Dr Pepper ("KDP") has been notified of fraudulent employment offers being made, via email and otherwise, to prospective candidates. These fraudulent offers instruct prospective candidates to provide detailed personal information, and/or to pay application and processing fees. When you apply for a position at Keurig Dr Pepper ("KDP"), we use the personal data you provide for the purpose of assessing your application, considering you for future positions and carrying out human resources functions in accordance with applicable law. KDP will share the personal data you supply during the application process with internal human resources professionals as well as professionals in our business functions who are participating in the application and interview process. The personal data that may be collected, shared, and/or processed for this purpose includes your name, title, company name, email address, telephone number, postal address, language, resume, cover letter, age, education, professional history and contact details, and any other information you provide. It is in KDP's legitimate business interests to be able to review the qualifications of prospective employees and perform human resources functions with regard to our employees. For further details see KDP's Privacy Statement at https://www.keurig.com/content/privacy-policy . By clicking, "Apply" you agree to this statement. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Interested candidates are required to apply to a specific requisition on Keurig Dr Pepper's Career site in order to be considered for employment. Keurig Dr Pepper is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to KDPjobs@keurig.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information

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