Molded Fiber Process Engineer - Hands-On & Impactful

Dart Container; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Molded Fiber Process Engineer at the Mason, MI facility. The role involves leading and supporting engineering projects across molded fiber manufacturing processes, with extensive travel up to 50% and hands-on production-floor involvement.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in molded fiber/paper packaging, 3+ years (4+ for mid-level) in manufacturing, and a proven ability to organize, collaborate, and deliver results in cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Senior level requires at least 6 years of progressively responsible relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work in production environments and provide hands-on support.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and maintain travel documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support engineering projects focused on molded fiber manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Manage and prioritize projects based on size, complexity, business need, and experience level.
• Support critical project work across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and manufacturing approaches for product/process development.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and processes, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Lead or participate in process-failure investigations and establish consistent solutions across facilities.
• Perform feasibility studies related to fabrication, assembly, machining, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop test parameters and participate in equipment testing, process validation, data analysis, and implementation.
• Establish continuous improvement plans to improve safety, quality, efficiency, or productivity.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, technical documentation, project reports, and engineering recommendations.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide hands-on support during equipment startups and process troubleshooting on production lines.
• Translate broad technical concepts into practical, scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Senior-level candidates may lead large, complex projects and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Hands-on

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related field

Job description

Dart Container is seeking a Molded Fiber Process Engineer at the Mason, MI facility. The role involves leading and supporting engineering projects across molded fiber manufacturing processes, with extensive travel up to 50% and hands-on production-floor involvement.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background in molded fiber/paper packaging, 3+ years (4+ for mid-level) in manufacturing, and a proven ability to organize, collaborate, and deliver results in cross-functional teams.