Paper Process Engineer

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Date: Aug 6, 2025

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Company: Dart Container

Apply Your Engineering Expertise to Optimize Manufacturing Processes!

Join our Paper Operations Team and play a key role in managing and improving process control systems—from raw materials to finished products. This is an exciting opportunity to lead projects, optimize production efficiency, and drive innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you will do:

Manage and complete projects of varying sizes and durations

Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and designers to optimize processes

Lead process failure investigations and implement long-term solutions

Conduct feasibility studies for fabrication and processing improvements

Assist with assembly and disassembly of process equipment

Troubleshoot and implement engineering solutions to enhance operations

Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes

Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency and product quality

Create test parameters and analyze performance data for process optimization

Develop and execute continuous improvement plans

Mentor and guide junior engineers

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience analyzing production equipment, processes and materials and solving issues

Proven experience in project management

Strong coordination and leadership skills

Ability to conduct feasibility studies and troubleshoot engineering issues

Experience in developing SOPs and continuous improvement plans

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, additional travel may be required during critical projects or business demands

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport

Valid driver’s license and favorable motor vehicle report upon hire

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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