Staff Engineer Polymers

What Youll Do...

• Deliver expert leadership in polypropylene and polymer materials science and manufacturing driving processing optimization (property structure function) and superior packaging performance.
• Lead optimization efforts of materials for in-line thermoforming and injection molding while supporting other key manufacturing technologies for cups lids and containers across PP and adjacent polymers.
• Analyze complex multi-plant production data translate insights into decisive recommendations and own implementation from concept to verified commercial outcomes.
• Mentor and elevate colleagues in other functions in polymer characterization (rheology mechanical testing thermal analysis and related methods).
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with innovation operations manufacturing and specialists in paper substrates and molded fiber to accelerate integrated solutions.
• Track competitive landscapes industry trends and emerging material innovations; convert foresight into strategic opportunities that position the company for future success.
• Apply disciplined organizational and project management expertise to shepherd high-priority initiatives from ideation through commercialization quickly.

What Youll Need...

• Requires one of the following:
  • Masters degree with an emphasis in Engineeringin Polymer Science Materials Science Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
  • Bachelors degree with an emphasis in Engineering in Polymer Science Materials Science Chemical Engineering or a closely related field
• 10 years of industrial experience with polypropylene in food and beverage packaging applications or related engineeringexperience
• Hands-on expertise and demonstrated success in in-line thermoforming (post-trim and trim-in-place) and injection molding for PP other polymeric materials plus working knowledge of other cup lid and container processes.
• Proven track record in polymer characterization property structure function driven outcomes multi-site data analysis and mentoring technical professionals.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration project leadership and end-to-end ownership of impactful results.
• Solid understanding of competitive dynamics and emerging trends in polymers paper substrates and molded fiber packaging.
• Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry calculus statistics and their applications
• Advanced knowledge of materials production processes quality control costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to successfully prioritize and organize long-term complex research and development projects deadlines and tasks in both team and independent environments
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information and clearly explain options and solutions to internal and external customers
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time additional travel may be required during critical projects or business demands
• Work is split between an office environment lab environment or production facility depending on the project
• Experience using Microsoft Office including the ability to create reports documents presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of new sustainable chemistries and processes including recyclability EPR regulations and bio-based materials.
  • Demonstrated innovation through patents publications or commercialized products.

*Dart is unable to employ those who currently live in and expect to work out of any of the following U.S. states: Alaska Arizona Colorado Connecticut Montana New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island VirginiaWest Virginiaand Wisconsinhowever relocation assistance to the Mason MI Federalsburg MA or Leola PA area may be considered in lieu of full-time remote list is subject to change at Darts discretion.

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Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason MI with 30 locations in three countries were proud of our ability to innovate manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits including medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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