Quality Engineer

Join Our Growing Quality Engineering Team!

We’re hiring at ALL levels -- Associate, Quality Engineer, and Senior Quality Engineer!

Are you passionate about problem‑solving, improving processes, and driving product excellence?

Whether you’re just starting your engineering career or bring years of technical expertise, we have a place for you on our high‑impact Quality team. You’ll collaborate cross‑functionally, promote continuous improvement, and help ensure the highest standards.

Location: Mason, MI

Travel: 25%–50% -- depending on project needs.

Associate Quality Engineer:

What You'll Do...

• Participate in small, minimally complex engineering projects.
• Learn processes, equipment, raw materials, and products.
• Support troubleshooting using basic statistical and quality tools.
• Assist in creating test parameters and gathering data.
• Help draft procedures, inspection criteria, and equipment accuracy programs.
• Participate in internal and third‑party audits and corrective actions.

What You'll Bring... 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or associate degree + 6 years related experience.
• Familiarity with SPC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, RCA, Gage R&R, DOE (or willingness to learn).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.

Quality Engineer:

What You'll Do...

• Manage and execute moderately complex projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Apply statistical and quality methodologies to analyze and improve processes.
• Lead and prioritize lab testing activities.
• Develop procedures, inspection criteria, and training.
• Participate in audits while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers.

What You'll Bring... 

• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years engineering experience
  or associate degree + 9 years engineering experience.
• Proficiency with SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, RCA, Gage R&R, DOE.
• Strong decision‑making, communication, and project‑management skills.

Sr. Quality Engineer: 

What You'll Do...

• Lead large, complex engineering projects with long durations.
• Coordinate and guide teams of engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Utilize advanced statistical and quality tools to drive high‑impact improvements.
• Develop training, procedures, and audit programs.
• Manage internal and external audits and oversee corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level engineers.

What You'll Bring... 

• Bachelor’s degree + 6 years engineering experience
  or associate degree + 12 years engineering experience.
• Advanced expertise with SPC, SQC, 5S, 8D, FMEA, RCA, Gage R&R, DOE.
• Strong leadership, logic/reasoning abilities, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage large, complex projects with minimal supervision.

Please note, Dart Container Corporation will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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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