Process EngineerApply now »Date: Oct 18, 2024Location: Leola, PA, USCompany: Dart ContainerApply engineering knowledge and skills for moderately complex engineering projects focused on creating or improving process control systems and procedures from the raw material phase through the manufacture of products.Day-to-Day Role:Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standardsFollow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Manage, prioritize and complete projects or programs of moderate to large size, scope, and durationCoordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or or draftersLead process failure discussions, audits and investigations to ensure consistency of solutions across all facilitiesPerform feasibility studies for fabrication, assembly, machining, or processingAssist technicians with assembly and disassembly of process equipment and components in order to diagnose issuesTroubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document engineering solutionsDevelop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment processesCollaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and productsCreate test parameters and participate in the testing, data analysis, and implementation of processes, equipment, and engineering solutionsIdentify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutionsEstablish continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improvedCore Skills and Qualifications:The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:Requires one of the following:Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience, ORAssociate’s degree and nine (9) years of related engineering experienceExperience analyzing production equipment, processes and materials and solving issuesKnowledge of various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE)Ability to write and manage Process Control PlansAbility to write Process Reaction PlansPrior experience working with thermoforming, injection molding, print, and/or paper equipment and processesKnowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various productsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applicationsKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and modelsKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of productsUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsAbility to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environmentsStrong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related informationDemonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issuesPreferred Skills and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeOverview: 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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.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. you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at for assistance.