Fall 2026 Co-op - Quality Standards

Fall 2026 Co-op – Quality Standards – Irving, TX

As a Fall 2026 Co-op - Quality Standards at Irving, TX Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be working in a fast-paced, highly technical environment that produces some of KDP’s most popular beverages. Each co-op will lead high-impact projects and will be provided with opportunities to grow professionally. Come learn what it takes to succeed at an industry-leading company and help contribute to our ongoing success. While supporting the Supply Chain at KDP, your project work will include an opportunity to travel and work at a manufacturing site. You will see how it all comes together and how your work makes an impact.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP Fall 2026 Co-op will run from July 13 - December 11, 2026
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-Person

As a Fall Co-op you will:

• Work closely with Site Quality, Operations and Maintenance to document current protocols/practices for the management of centerline settings and parameters for packaging equipment based on specified quality acceptance criteria and targets
• Develop protocols for packaging machine management as a function of the quality control test plan for Finished Goods
• Apply analytical skills to identify packaging equipment capability based on measurement of critical to quality (CTQ) criteria
• Aid in the development and implementation of Can and PET bottle quality control plans
• Frequent interactions with KDP Packaging Standards team and Packaging R&D team for guidance and subject matter support and to provide and present project status updates
• Engage with Manufacturing Operations and Maintenance teams to support project goals

Elements of the KDP Co-op Program include:

• 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

• $31.00/hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering preferably; Mechanical, Industrial, Packaging Engineering or another related field.
• 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 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
• Experience using AI or MS Power Automate is a plus

Please note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

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

A.I. Disclosure:
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com.