Mechanical Engineer

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Mechanical Engineer | Build. Solve. Improve. At Dart Container, we believe in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done. We're looking for a driven Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoys solving real-world problems, troubleshooting equipment, and turning ideas into practical solutions. You’ll lead engineering projects focused on developing, testing, and improving mechanical systems and equipment, while working closely with Maintenance, Production, and other engineering teams to improve safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. Bring your ideas, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills to a team where you can see your work make a difference every day! What You'll Do Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation. Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes using proven problem-solving methods. Analyze production data to identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, reliability, and efficiency. Work hands-on with Maintenance and Production to diagnose equipment issues and implement solutions. Design and run experiments, analyze results, and implement engineering improvements. Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce scrap, rejects, downtime, and costs. Develop SOPs, documentation, and training for new and improved processes. Collaborate with engineers, technicians, Maintenance, Production, and other departments to bring projects to life. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 3+ years of related engineering experience. Experience analyzing manufacturing equipment, processes, and materials. Strong problem-solving, analytical, project management, and communication skills. Knowledge of continuous improvement and quality tools such as SPC, 5S, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and DOE. Experience with thermoforming, injection molding, printing, paper equipment, or similar manufacturing processes is a plus. 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 medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions paid vacation paid holidays short-term disability tuition assistance product discounts 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 atView phone number on click.appcast.io or email us View email address on click.appcast.io calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dart Container