Coffee Processing Engineer

Job Overview

Come join a creative team of scientists and engineers on the forefront of beverage innovation! This team is dedicated to growing the category by pushing the boundaries of beverage development and delivery to satisfy every consumer need. Years ago, the coffee industry was revolutionized with the launch of the Keurig brewing system, allowing consumers to brew one cup of coffee on demand. Now with the power of JDE Peets, join a global coffee powerhouse!

About the role

The Coffee Processing team owns engineering and process work from the moment green coffee enters a site to post processing: green cleaning, blending, roasting, degas, grinding, and flavoring. Our team owns risk and scale-up recommendations on programs that span from innovation support to quality improvements to value delivery, as well as owning the value delivery pipeline for coffee.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate cross-functional, holistic learning plans across formulation, sensory, packaging, quality, capital management, and manufacturing
• Own and coordinate processing assessment at multiple scales (modeling, benchtop, pilot, and scale-up)
• Support reformulation work, including executing lab roasting and sample creation, carrying out experiments and data collection, creating documentation and specification updates, and hosting internal tastings for reformulations

Requirements

• Passion for the coffee industry
• Interested in looking at coffee from a scientific perspective: formulation and sensory interplay, physics and chemistry, and manufacturing
• B.S./MS in food science / engineering discipline with 3+ years of experience
• Knowledge and experience in coffee processing with specific experience in the food industry (especially in coffee beverages)
• Demonstrated statistical capability (including Design of Experiments - Green Belt/Black Belt preferred)
• Excellent communication and program management skills
• Hands-on experience with process development, startup and commissioning
• Working knowledge of manufacturing practices, including GMP
• Ability to travel as required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Positive attitude with ability to work a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent MS Office skills

Qualifications

• Moderate travel required (0-50%)
• Hybrid when not traveling (3 days/week in Burlington, MA office)

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
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Total Rewards

• Salary range: $70,500 – $100,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

Company Overview

Keurig 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. We 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. 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.

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