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The role is expected to support operations across all shifts and is typically scheduled for four 10-hour days.\nThe Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, equipment performance, automation, and overall production capability. This role provides advanced engineering expertise across the manufacturing operation and partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to identify complex opportunities, solve challenging production issues, and implement sustainable improvements.\nThe Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer will leverage engineering principles, data analytics, automation expertise, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, capacity, and cost performance. This position will serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert for the plant, leading complex improvement initiatives and providing direction and mentorship to other engineers and technical team members.\nPosition Responsibilities\nLead the analysis of manufacturing processes, production data, automation systems, and equipment performance to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, throughput, capacity, reliability, and cost.\n\nServe as a senior technical resource for day-to-day manufacturing operations, providing advanced troubleshooting and engineering support for complex process, equipment, and production issues.\n\nLead the development, implementation, and standardization of process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste and variation, improve reliability, and optimize overall manufacturing performance.\n\nLead cross-functional root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for complex or recurring production, process, and equipment issues.\n\nProvide technical leadership for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including process optimization, waste reduction, standard work, problem solving, TPM, and operational excellence.\n\nAnalyze key manufacturing performance indicators and develop data-driven strategies to address trends, risks, capacity constraints, and performance gaps.\n\nEstablish and maintain process standards, specifications, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation.\n\nLead or provide technical direction for production trials, process changes, new equipment installations, technology implementations, and new product introductions.\n\nEvaluate proposed process and equipment changes and determine impacts to safety, quality, capacity, reliability, productivity, and operating cost.\n\nPartner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, automation performance, preventive maintenance strategies, and overall asset effectiveness.\n\nProvide technical leadership in the investigation of process-related quality issues and development of sustainable corrective and preventive actions.\n\nLead or support capital projects by defining process requirements, developing technical specifications, evaluating equipment and technology solutions, and supporting installation, commissioning, validation, and startup.\n\nDevelop, implement, and maintain process metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems to measure performance and quantify improvement results.\n\nLead the identification and implementation of automation, controls, data, and technology solutions that improve manufacturing capability and operational efficiency.\n\nProvide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to engineers, technicians, maintenance personnel, and operations leaders.\n\nTrain and support production employees and supervisors on new processes, equipment, procedures, and process improvements.\n\nPartner with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and external technical resources to resolve complex issues and implement new technologies.\n\nEnsure manufacturing processes and automation systems comply with company safety requirements, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable policies.\n\nLead and participate in cross-functional improvement teams, providing technical expertise and influencing decisions that support plant and business objectives.\n\nIdentify emerging technologies and best practices and evaluate their potential application within the manufacturing operation.\n\nEstablish sustainable processes and controls to ensure improvements are maintained over time.\n\nPromote a culture of data-driven problem solving, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.\n\nTotal Rewards:\nTargeted annual compensation range of $90,000-$125,000.\nThis is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. \nBenefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n\nDisability Coverage\n\nPaid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)\n\n401(k) with company match\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nMileage Reimbursement\n\nBenefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.\nRequirements:\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required.\n\nAdvanced degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, or a related field is a plus.\n\nEquivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience may be considered.\n\nExperience\n7+ years of progressive experience supporting industrial automation, controls, manufacturing engineering, or related technical functions within a manufacturing, distribution, or highly automated material handling environment.\n\nDemonstrated experience serving as a technical leader or subject matter expert for complex automation and manufacturing systems.\n\nAdvanced experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms, including ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix.\n\nAdvanced experience with FactoryTalk, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, industrial networking, and automated manufacturing equipment.\n\nStrong experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, robotics, vision systems, and complex automated equipment.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading automation projects, system upgrades, equipment installations, commissioning, and startup activities.\n\nExperience leading root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions for complex manufacturing and equipment issues.\n\nStrong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and other functional teams.\n\nExperience working directly with OEMs, system integrators, contractors, and external technical partners.\n\nDemonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers, technicians, and other technical team members.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in high-speed manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, or highly automated distribution environments.\n\nExperience with SCADA systems, industrial Ethernet networks, SQL databases, data historians, or manufacturing data systems.\n\nKnowledge of warehouse automation systems, conveyors, sortation systems, robotics, AGVs/AMRs, ASRS equipment, or automated material handling systems.\n\nExperience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), machine vision, advanced motion control, or Industry 4.0 technologies.\n\nSix Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.\n\nProject management experience, including management of capital projects and external engineering resources.\n\nExperience developing business cases and capital justifications for automation and manufacturing technology investments.\n\nDemonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, capacity, reliability, or cost.\n\nCompany Overview:\nKeurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.\nWe strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.\nWhatever 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?\nKeurig 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.\nA.I. Disclosure:\nKDP 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. 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