Plastics Manufacturing Process Engineer

We're seeking a Process Engineer to join our Conyers, GA manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in improving process control, standardizing manufacturing practices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across our plastics manufacturing operation.

About the role

This is not a traditional desk-based engineering role. Expect to spend approximately 80% of your time on the manufacturing floor, observing processes, gathering data, working directly with operators, and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop, and improve manufacturing process control plans.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improved quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and processing issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead process investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve plant performance.
• Support process validation, testing, data collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive standardization and process discipline across manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will be considered, particularly within plastics processing.
• 5+ years of experience in plastics processing, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering preferred.
• Experience in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding, or related plastics manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of process controls, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, SPC, FMEA, DOE, and related methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Success in the First 90 Days

• Review and assess existing process control plans.
• Identify critical process gaps and opportunities for standardization.
• Develop and implement updated control plans and process documentation for thermoforming operations.
• Build strong partnerships across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

About the company

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 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 such testing is required by law.