Reliability Engineer / Senior Reliability Engineer

Leola, PA, is home to Dart's newest paper plate manufacturing facility—a growing operation that is continuing to ramp up production, expand capabilities, and meet the increasing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.

About the role

As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in maximizing the performance, reliability, and availability of our manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes. In this highly visible role, you’ll use data analytics, reliability engineering principles, and structured problem-solving to identify trends, eliminate recurring failures, and drive continuous improvement across the operation. Working closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams, you’ll proactively analyze equipment and production data to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance strategies, and improve the lifecycle performance of critical assets—from startup through full production maturity. This position may be filled at either the Reliability Engineer or Senior Reliability Engineer level based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain lifecycle asset management processes for equipment and systems
• Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies and implement maintenance strategies
• Apply FMEA, RCA, and risk analysis to reduce failures and improve equipment uptime
• Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using performance data
• Manage and execute moderate-size reliability projects on time and within scope
• Review engineering designs and recommend reliability and efficiency improvements
• Evaluate and implement reliability tools, software, and maintenance technologies
• Create test parameters and support validation of engineering solutions
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and GMP requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally and lead structured problem-solving efforts
• Deliver measurable results aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Requirements

Reliability Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related engineering or reliability experience, OR Associate's degree and nine (9) years of related engineering or reliability experience.
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Senior Reliability Engineer (in addition to the above)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and six (6) years of reliability engineering experience, OR Associate's degree and ten (10) years of related reliability engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing PM, RCM, RCA, and FMEA programs.
• Experience with CMMS (SAP preferred), predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability data analytics.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, coach and mentor others, manage projects, and drive change through influence.
• Experience in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing, and/or paper converting manufacturing environments is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and translate data into action
• Effective collaboration across production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Clear communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to drive continuous improvement through structured methodologies
• Sound, data-driven decision making
• Ownership, accountability, and reliability leadership
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI or similar data visualization experience
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Master, or equivalent continuous improvement certification
• Certifications in predictive maintenance technologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and development programs to support your career growth
• Short-term disability
• Tuition assistance
• Product discounts

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.