Product Design Engineer

Day-to-Day Role:

Associate 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
• Create 3D models of moderately complex systems or products using CAD
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Coordinate interrelated designs
• Create parts list
• Receive and review process and product requirements, work with suppliers to obtain information and quotes, and generate specifications
• 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
• Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions
• Participate in troubleshooting, analysis, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of engineering solutions
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
• 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

Design 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
• Create 3D models of complex systems or products using CAD
• Coordinate interrelated designs
• Create parts list
• Receive and review process and product requirements, work with suppliers to obtain information and quotes, and generate specifications
• May conduct machine/tooling builds of medium complexity
• Work directly with, and may lead machine or product line installations
• Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document engineering solutions
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
• 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

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

Associate Design Engineer

• 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
• 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 learn and understand raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks in both team and independent environments
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information

Design Engineer

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 and Qualifications:

Associate Design Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree

Design Engineer

• Experience with thermoforming or injection molding processes, foam, plastic, or paper products 
• Bachelor’s degree

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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

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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