Are you ready to bring your expertise to a high-impact startup environment?
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, with the capacity to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.
As a Process Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the successful startup and ongoing optimization of our new Leola Paper production facility. You’ll lead efforts to define and implement robust manufacturing processes, support equipment commissioning, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations from day one.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience
• Strong foundation in engineering principles and manufacturing processes/systems
• Skills in troubleshooting, process optimization, and production equipment
• Familiarity with quality and statistical tools such as SPC, FMEA, and DOE
• Experience with startup operations, including line setup and process validation
• Experience with paper processes, printing, or thermoforming
• Proficiency in technical documentation, SOP development, and data analysis
• Knowledge of raw materials, production planning, and lean methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments

• Equipment specifications and implementation plans
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes
• Feasibility studies and technical documentation
• Implementation and optimization of process management
• Test parameters and data analysis reports
• Project plans and implementation strategies
• Root cause analyses and corrective action plans
• Achievement of KPIs in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
• Cross-functional collaboration on startup readiness and ramp-up
• Successful launch and stabilization of new production lines
• Timely completion of startup engineering projects
• High adoption of SOPs and process standards by production teams