Process Engineer - Paper Center of Excellence

 

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.

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.

If 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] for assistance.

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