Senior Quality Engineer / Staff Engineer - Quality

About the role

Dart Container is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer or a Staff Engineer - Quality to join our team. This position is based in Mason, MI and involves leading quality initiatives, managing projects, and driving innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support initiatives that improve product quality, reliability, safety, and manufacturing performance.
• Utilize quality and statistical methodologies such as SPC, SQC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, DOE, 8D, 5S, and Gage R&R to identify and solve complex engineering and quality challenges.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that reduce defects and improve operational efficiency.
• Establish inspection criteria, testing protocols, quality procedures, and robust measurement systems.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure compliance with applicable standards and product safety requirements.
• Lead complex projects from concept through implementation and production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams to develop effective technical solutions.
• Analyze technical data, evaluate alternatives, and provide recommendations that advance business objectives.
• Manage competing priorities, timelines, resources, and project deliverables.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical team members across the organization.
• Research, develop, and implement improvements to products, processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and subject matter expert within the organization.
• Explore emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive advantage.
• Influence stakeholders at multiple levels by presenting data-driven recommendations and engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Senior Quality Engineer:
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) with 6+ years of engineering experience.
  • Experience with advanced quality and statistical methodologies, including SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Gage R&R, and DOE.
  • Experience supporting internal and third-party quality/product safety audits and implementing corrective actions.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering science and technology, including the application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment in product design and manufacturing.
  • Advanced knowledge of design tools, techniques, and principles used to develop technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Advanced understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, quality systems, cost considerations, and methods for optimizing product production and distribution.
  • Proven ability to apply logic and analytical reasoning to evaluate alternatives and solve complex problems.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage large, complex projects and deadlines with minimal supervision in both team-based and independent environments.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
• Staff Engineer - Quality:
  • Requires a Master's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 15+ years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience with advanced quality and statistical methodologies, including SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Gage R&R, and DOE.
  • Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and manage complex, long-term R&D projects, deadlines, and deliverables in both team and independent settings.
  • Experience supporting internal and third-party quality and product safety audits, including corrective action development and implementation.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering science and technology and its application to product design, manufacturing, and process improvement.
  • Act as a consultant and technical subject matter expert for management, technical staff, production staff, co-workers and cross functional teams using advanced professional knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines and mastery of company processes and technology.
  • Strong foundation in mathematics and statistics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and applied statistical analysis.
  • Advanced knowledge of design tools, techniques, and principles used to create precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Advanced understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, quality systems, cost management, and methods for optimizing production and distribution.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical information, options, and solutions to diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including creating reports, presentations, documents, and spreadsheets using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management certification, preferred.
  • Lifetime Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or related professional certification, preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: Relevant engineering experience as outlined above.
• Skills: Advanced knowledge of quality and statistical methodologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and relevant certifications.

Skills

• Quality and Statistical Methodologies: SPC, SQC, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, DOE, 8D, 5S, Gage R&R.
• Project Management: Ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of engineering science, mathematics, design tools, materials, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and cost management.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Professional Certifications: PMP certification or equivalent, Lifetime Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or related professional certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Product discounts.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with up to 40% domestic and international travel, with additional travel required during critical projects or business demands.