Sr Reliability Engineer - Remote

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, profit-sharing retirement plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Senior Reliability Engineer (Remote – Up to 65% Travel)

Drive reliability. Elevate performance. Shape the future of manufacturing.

Are you a hands-on reliability leader passionate about turning data and strategy into measurable performance gains? We’re looking for a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead the charge in advancing asset reliability and operational excellence across our manufacturing network.

In this high-impact role, you’ll design, implement, and sustain world-class reliability programs — combining Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles with cutting-edge digital tools (CMMS/SAP) to maximize equipment uptime, safety, and efficiency. You’ll partner with plant leaders across the country, guiding them toward lasting improvements in maintenance culture, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

What You’ll Do

• Lead RCM implementation to identify asset criticality, failure modes, and optimal maintenance strategies.
• Champion digital reliability tools — drive effective use of CMMS/SAP for work order management, asset tracking, and analytics.
• Coach and mentor site teams to assess readiness, build reliability skills, and strengthen maintenance talent.
• Provide on-site support to align reliability practices with facility needs and establish measurable, long-term improvements.
• Analyze and eliminate failures using RCS and FMEA methodologies; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Develop predictive and preventive maintenance programs that extend equipment life and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Benchmark and share best practices across the organization to deliver step-change improvements in reliability and cost.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and IT to deliver integrated reliability solutions.
• Support sustainability goals through reliability enhancements that reduce waste and energy use.
• Report and communicate results through KPIs, dashboards, and leadership presentations.

What Will You Bring: 

• Requires one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and six (6) years of reliability engineering experience  OR
• Associate’s degree and ten (10) years of related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary in order to communicate change, persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain technical or difficult issues
• Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and communicate with project partners.
• Experience in maintenance leadership positions or background in reliability fundamentals and maintenance workflow processes
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs and principles
• Experience developing and implementing Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs.
• Demonstrated experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and maintenance work process optimitzation Experience applying Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and (FMEA)
• Hands on experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and SAP in a manufacturing environment
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Able to lead cross-functional groups and to drive improvements through influence rather than authority
• Experience with change management and effectively present to an audience or one-on-one of all levels within the organization
• Ability to be an active listener, to take time to understand points being made, and to ask questions as appropriate
• Experience working with plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing and/or paper converting processes
• Advanced 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
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and data analytics

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)  or equivalent reliability certification
• Certifications in Predictive Maintenance Technologies
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in plastics, paper, or related manufacturing processes

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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.

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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