Associate Quality Engineer

Entry-level engineer applying engineering knowledge and skills for minimally complex engineering projects to ensure quality and prevent defects in all phases of the manufacturing process from suppliers to customers.

Day-to-Day Role:

Participate in and complete projects or programs of minimal size, scope, and duration Develop knowledge of processes, equipment, raw materials, and products Document and track technical changes and/or improvements Utilize statistical and quality methodologies to participate in troubleshooting, analysis, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of processes, materials, products, and engineering solutions Collaborate with suppliers, 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 Assist in prioritizing laboratory testing efforts Assist in developing procedures and inspection criteria Assist in establishing robust programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of equipment Participate in third party and internal quality and product safety audits, compliance, and corrective action Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions Recommend continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal 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 Familiarity with, or ability to learn, various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE) 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

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

 

 

Quality Engineer
Apply engineering knowledge and skills for moderately complex engineering projects to ensure quality and prevent defects in all phases of the manufacturing process from suppliers to customers.

Day-to-Day Role:

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 Utilize statistical and quality methodologies to troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document processes, materials, products, and engineering solutions Collaborate with suppliers, 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 Direct and prioritize laboratory testing efforts Develop procedures and inspection criteria Provide training in various quality methodologies and procedures Establish robust programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of equipment Participate in and coordinate third party and internal quality and product safety audits, compliance, and corrective action Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful 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:

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 utilizing various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE) 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 principles 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:

Bachelor’s degree

 

Sr Quality Engineer

Senior-level engineer applying engineering knowledge and skills for large, complex, long duration engineering projects to ensure quality and prevent defects in all phases of the manufacturing process from suppliers to customers

Day-to-Day Role:

Manage and prioritize projects or programs of large size, scope, and duration Lead and coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or or drafters Utilize statistical and quality methodologies to troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document processes, materials, products, and engineering solutions Collaborate with suppliers, 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 Direct and prioritize laboratory testing efforts Develop procedures and inspection criteria Develop training in various quality methodologies and procedures Establish robust programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of equipment Manage and lead third party and internal quality and product safety audits, compliance, and corrective action Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful 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:

Requires one of the following: Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and six (6) years of related engineering experience, OR Associate’s degree and twelve (12) years of related engineering experience Experience utilizing various statistical and quality methodologies including but not limited to Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Quality Control (SQC), 5S, 8D, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience participating in and responding to internal and third party quality and product safety audits and implementing corrective action plans 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 Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications 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 Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Ability to successfully prioritize, and manage large, complex 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:

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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