Engineering Project Manager

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

• 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

Hybrid

3 days onsite / 2 days remote each week

Up to 50% travel, with potential increases for critical projects

Work Environment

Split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse depending on the project

About the Role

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 Federalsburg, MD and Leola, PA 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.

Join Us

If you thrive on coordinating cross‑functional teams and turning technical challenges into real‑world solutions, this role is for you.

Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.