Senior Process Engineer: Equipment & Process Leader

Dart Container; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer to own equipment performance, process design, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of products. You will lead moderate to large projects from materials through prototypes to full-scale production, and you’ll partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement durable improvements.

The role demands hands-on diagnostics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing production equipment, processes and materials and solving issues.
• Knowledge of SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, RCA, R&R, and DOE.
• Experience with thermoforming, injection molding, print, or paper equipment.
• Strong synthesis of engineering science applied to product design and production.
• Solid math foundation and ability to read blueprints and models.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage large engineering projects from raw materials to prototypes to production.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters to keep projects moving.
• Serve as equipment and troubleshooting authority across facilities.
• Assemble, disassemble, start up, and troubleshoot processing lines.
• Design better processes and smarter systems; run feasibility studies and create SOPs.
• Build test plans, analyze data, and implement process improvements.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Equipment analysis

Problem solving

Statistical methods

DOEs

RCA/R&R

CAD and simulations

Communication

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Associate’s degree + 9 years experience

Tools

CAD

Simulation tools

Job description

Dart Container is seeking a Process Engineer or Senior Process Engineer to own equipment performance, process design, and continuous improvement across the lifecycle of products. You will lead moderate to large projects from materials through prototypes to full-scale production, and you’ll partner with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement durable improvements.

The role demands hands-on diagnostics, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across multiple sites.