Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Lead Projects. Drive Innovation. Help Build What's Next. We're looking for a Project Manager to lead high-impact engineering and manufacturing initiatives from process improvement and equipment implementation to facility-driven innovation projects. This role will support both our Leola, PA and Federalsburg, MD facilities, partnering across locations to drive key initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic, multi-site environment and ready to make an immediate impact. If you thrive on coordinating cross-functional teams and turning technical challenges into real-world solutions, this role is for you. Join us to lead meaningful engineering projects and help shape the future of our operations.

What You'll Do...

• Lead complex projects from initiation to delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Influence and coordinate across engineering, design, manufacturing, IT, procurement, and more.
• Develop project plans, staffing strategies, and business cases that get buy-in at all levels.
• Navigate ambiguity with confidence, defining clear goals and deliverables.
• Oversee product requirements, technical assessments, prototyping, and production approvals.
• Track milestones, manage risks, and communicate progress with clarity and impact.
• Mentor other project managers and elevate the engineering project management discipline.

What You'll Bring...

• Requires one of the following: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in engineering, business, or a technical related field of study and three (3) years of project management related experience, OR Associate degree and eight (8) years project management related experience, OR High school diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of project management related experience
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, commissioning, or removal projects
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
• Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and communicate with project partners
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision
• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply financial analysis
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP and Stage Gate Project management
• Training or training in project management related fields to include risk, quality, and scheduling
• PMP Certification

Key Competencies...

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making
• Learning
• Accountability
• Reliability

Work Style & Travel...

• Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote each week
• Up to 50% travel, with potential increases for critical projects
• Work is split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse depending on the project

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.