Molded Fiber Process Engineer (mid- or senior level)

• Lead or support engineering projects focused on molded fiber manufacturing processes equipment and technologies.
• Manage and prioritize projects based on size complexity business need and level of experience.
• Support critical project work across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and manufacturing approaches that may support molded fiber product and process development.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and processes identify root causes and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Lead or participate in process-failure investigations and help establish consistent solutions across facilities.
• Perform feasibility studies related to fabrication assembly machining and manufacturing processes.
• Develop test parameters and participate in equipment testing process validation data analysis and implementation.
• Establish continuous improvement plans that improve safety quality efficiency productivity or service.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures technical documentation project reports and engineering recommendations.
• Partner with production maintenance quality engineering technicians and other cross-functional teams.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment startups and process troubleshooting including working directly with production lines when needed.
• Help translate broad technical concepts into practical and scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Senior-level candidates may lead large complex long-duration projects and mentor other engineers.

• One of the following:

  • Bachelors degree with an emphasis in engineering or a related field and:
    • Mid-level - at least three (3) years of related engineering experience
    • Senior-level - at least six (6) years of related engineering experience.
  • OR:
  • Associate degree and:
    • Mid-level - at leastnine (9) years of related engineering experience.
    • Senior-level - at least twelve (12) years of related engineering experience.
• Experience analyzing production equipment manufacturing processes and materials and developing solutions to operational or technical problems.
• Experience with paper manufacturing paper-processing equipment molded fiber thermoforming injection molding printing or related manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of process improvement and quality methodologies such as Statistical Process Control Statistical Quality Control 5S 8D FMEA Root Cause Analysis Gage R&R and Design of Experiments.
• Strong analytical technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects deadlines and responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain complex technical information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering operations maintenance quality and other functional teams.
• Willingness to work in production environments and provide hands-on equipment and process support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license and passport.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Direct experience with molded fiber products equipment or manufacturing processes.
• Paper science chemical engineering paper manufacturing or paper-processing experience.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing technologies equipment solutions or potential technical partners.
• Consulting project engineering or multi-site manufacturing support experience.
• Experience creating technical reports presentations operating procedures and business documentation.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Chemical Industrial Paper Science or a related engineering discipline.

• Humble and hands-on: Values the knowledge of operators technicians plant teams and experienced engineers.
• Collaborative: Builds productive relationships across locations departments and technical disciplines.
• Independent: Takes ownership of projects and moves work forward with limited supervision.
• Curious: Actively explores new processes equipment technologies and manufacturing methods.
• Practical: Translates technical analysis and broad concepts into solutions that work in a manufacturing environment.
• Adaptable: Moves comfortably between project planning data analysis technical documentation and production-floor support.
• Reliable: Demonstrates sound judgment personal accountability and consistent follow-through.

This position works across office production and warehouse environments depending on the project. Manufacturing-area conditions may include heat loud noise dirt dust odors and fumes. Required personal protective equipment must be worn in designated areas.

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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