Mechanical Engineer

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 the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the move 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 innovate, manufacture, and lead with each new generation of quality products.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and 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 required by law.