Reliability Engineer - Paper Center of Excellence

Are you ready to strengthen the reliability backbone of a high-impact manufacturing operation?

Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence! This industry-leading facility will be an efficient manufacturing powerhouse, built to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing components, equipment, and processes operate at peak performance. You’ll apply engineering knowledge to moderately complex projects focused on developing, measuring, analyzing, and implementing plans that drive equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize lifecycle asset performance. This role blends technical expertise, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations from startup through full production maturity. 

What We Offer:

• 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
• A chance to make a meaningful impact at a new Center of Excellence
• A collaborative and safety-first culture built on innovation and integrity

What You'll Do – Results & 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)

What You Bring – Competencies:

• Collaborates effectively across production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Communicates clearly and confidently across all organizational levels
• Drives continuous improvement through structured methodologies
• Makes sound, data-driven decisions
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and reliability leadership
• Builds trust through consistency and follow-through
• Commits to ongoing learning and professional development

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with three (3) years of related engineering experience, OR
• Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of related engineering experience
• Experience applying Preventative Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs
• Knowledge of engineering science and technology principles and their practical manufacturing applications
• Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
• Experience with design techniques, technical drawings, and precision plans
• Understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost optimization
• Strong logical reasoning and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English to ensure effective safety and quality communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Master certification
• Experience in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing, or paper converting processes
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification
• Certifications in Predictive Maintenance Technologies
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Overview: 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: 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.

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.

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.

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