Sr. Project Engineer

Skip to main contentJobsDashboardProfileCurrent EmployeesJoin Talent NetworkEnglishSign InSettingsSingle PositionDrink in the PossibilitiesView All JobsHybridSr. Project EngineerSpartanburg, South Carolina, United StatesApply NowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob DescriptionJob ID2026-133351FunctionEngineering/TechnologyLevelIndividual ContributorTypeFull-TimeHourly/SalariedSalariedJob Overview:Join our exciting team at Keurig Dr Pepper, a leading producer and distributor of hot and cold beverages, This role will support production of Alta Rounds - a 100% plastic-free, single-serve coffee system - at our Spartanburg, SC facility As Project Engineer, you will lead practical problem-solving on manufacturing equipment and production systems by applying engineering fundamentals, structured troubleshooting, and continuous improvement principles. You will work directly with manufacturing sites to diagnose equipment issues, identify root cause, develop corrective actions, validate improvements, and sustain results through standard work and documentation. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, Procurement, OEMs, and other Supply Chain stakeholders to improve equipment reliability, optimize productivity, support capital projects, and help deliver safe, sustainable, agile, and productive operations.The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, with hands-on experience improving equipment performance in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Food and Beverage or CPG production lines is a strong plus. Knowledge of high-speed filling, packaging, coffee processing, controls, problem-solving methods, Lean tools, and statistical analysis will help this individual translate technical issues into measurable business results.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! 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.Responsibilities:Lead structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis for manufacturing equipment performance, reliability, quality, and safety issues.Use engineering principles, data analysis, and continuous improvement methods to define problems, test hypotheses, validate solutions, and prevent recurrence.Partner with plant teams, Maintenance, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and OEMs to develop and implement corrective actions that improve uptime, throughput, yield, waste, and operating stability.Support equipment improvement projects from problem definition through solution design, implementation, startup, and sustainment.Support new variety introductions, product qualifications, line trials, SAT/OAT activities, and commercialization runs by defining technical readiness needs, coordinating line changes, documenting critical parameters, and resolving issues that arise during scale-up. Define equipment performance criteria, key process parameters, acceptance criteria, and validation plans for improvements or capital projects.Establish and maintain centerlines, critical process parameters, troubleshooting playbooks, changeover standards, and operating windows for assigned systems to support repeatable performance across products and varieties. Serve as the technical authority between Operations and OEMs, leading the resolution of mechanical, electrical, controls, and process-related issues. Drive OEM accountability for equipment performance and influence equipment design, software, controls, and hardware modifications to ensure optimal line functionality, maintainability, and long-term operational success.Participate in technical design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA/DFMEA...