Mechanical Design Engineer

Apply design engineering knowledge and skills for complex engineering projects.

Day to Day Roles

Associate Level Design Engineer:

• Participate in and complete projects or programs of minimal size, scope, and duration
• Develop knowledge of processes, equipment, raw materials, tooling, and products
• Assist in designing products, components, assemblies, tooling, and/or equipment
• Conduct research and analysis, and recommend designs
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Document and track technical changes and/or improvements
• Participate in the assembly, testing, and implementation of packaging equipment or equipment upgrades
• Oversee prototyping and create samples
• Participate in troubleshooting, analysis, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of engineering solutions
• Recommend test parameters and participate in the testing and implementation of engineering solutions
• Recommend continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved

Mid- Level Engineer:

• Manage, prioritize, and complete projects or programs of moderate size, scope, and duration
• Coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or or drafters
• Design products, components, assemblies, and/or equipment related to discipline
• Conduct research and analysis, and recommend designs
• May conduct machine/tooling builds of medium complexity
• Work directly with, and may lead machine or product line installations
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document engineering solutions
• Create test parameters and participate in the testing and implementation of engineering solutions
• Establish continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved
• Mentor lower level engineers

Both Associate and Mid- Level Design Engineer:

• Coordinate interrelated designs
• Create parts list

• Create 3D models of complex systems or products using CAD
• Receive and review process and product requirements, work with suppliers to obtain information and quotes, and generate specifications
• Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
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Core Skills and Qualifications

The ideal Associate Design Engineer candidate must possess all of the following:

• Requires one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study, OR
  • Associate’s degree and six (6) years of related engineering experience
• Ability to learn and understand raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products

The ideal Mid- Level Design Engineer candidate must possess all of the following:

• Requires one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience OR
  • Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of related engineering experience
• Experience with thermoforming or injection molding processes, foam, plastic, or paper products preferred
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

In addition, both levels require:

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information

Preferred Skills & Qualifications for both levels:

• Bachelor’s degree

Overview: As the manufacturer of Dart® and Solo® brand products, Dart Container is an industry leading single-use food and beverage packaging company. With 15,000 employees and 40+ locations worldwide, Dart offers more than 4,000 products used every day in restaurants, hospitals, schools and homes around the globe.

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.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (833) 472-3278 or email us at HRConnect@dart.biz for assistance.

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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