Are you ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact startup environment? Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence! This industry-leading facility will be an efficient manufacturing powerhouse, with the capacity to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging. As a Process Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the successful startup and ongoing optimization of our new Leola Paper production facility. You’ll lead efforts to define and implement robust manufacturing processes, support equipment commissioning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations from day one. What We Offer: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Training and development programs to support your career growth

A chance to make a meaningful impact at a new Center of Excellence

A collaborative and safety-first culture built on innovation and integrity What You'll Do - Results: Equipment specifications and implementation plans

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes

Feasibility studies and technical documentation

Implementation and optimization of process management

Test parameters and data analysis reports

Project plans and implementation strategies

Root cause analyses and corrective action plans

Achievement of KPIs in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service

Cross-functional collaboration on startup readiness and ramp-up

Successful launch and stabilization of new production lines

Timely completion of startup engineering projects

High adoption of SOPs and process standards by production teams What You Bring - Competencies: Adapts quickly in fast-paced, evolving environments

Collaborates effectively across departments and disciplines

Communicates clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical teams

Continuously seeks and implements process improvements

Makes sound, data-driven decisions under uncertainty

Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and startup resilience

Embraces learning and innovation in ambiguous settings Experience and Skills: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience

Strong foundation in engineering principles and manufacturing processes/systems

Skills in troubleshooting, process optimization, and production equipment

Familiarity with quality and statistical tools such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE

Experience with startup operations, including line setup and process validation

Experience with paper processes, printing, or thermoforming

Proficiency in technical documentation, SOP development, and data analysis

Knowledge of raw materials, production planning, and lean methodologies

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Comfort working independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments Work Schedule & Travel: Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility required.

Travel is required (up to 50%) for the first several months/throughout 2025-2026. Travel will be for onboarding, training, ongoing operational excellence and other purposes. Travel will, for the most part, take place Monday – Friday, but some weekend travel may be required. 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. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 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, we’re 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.