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Dart Container Reliability Engineer - Paper Center of Excellence in Leola, Pennsylvania
Reliability Engineer - Paper Center of Excellence
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Date: Feb 20, 2026
Location: Leola, PA, US
Company: Dart Container
Are you ready to strengthen the reliability backbone of a high-impact manufacturing operation?
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, built to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.
As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing components, equipment, and processes operate at peak performance. You’ll apply engineering knowledge to moderately complex projects focused on developing, measuring, analyzing, and implementing plans that drive equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize lifecycle asset performance. This role blends technical expertise, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations from startup through full production maturity.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Training and development programs to support your career growth
A chance to make a meaningful impact at a new Center of Excellence
A collaborative and safety-first culture built on innovation and integrity
What You'll Do – Results & Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain lifecycle asset management processes for equipment and systems
Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies and implement maintenance strategies
Apply FMEA, RCA, and risk analysis to reduce failures and improve equipment uptime
Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using performance data
Manage and execute moderate-size reliability projects on time and within scope
Review engineering designs and recommend reliability and efficiency improvements
Evaluate and implement reliability tools, software, and maintenance technologies
Create test parameters and support validation of engineering solutions
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service
Ensure compliance with safety standards and GMP requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally and lead structured problem-solving efforts
Deliver measurable results aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
What You Bring – Competencies:
Collaborates effectively across production, maintenance, and engineering teams
Communicates clearly and confidently across all organizational levels
Drives continuous improvement through structured methodologies
Makes sound, data-driven decisions
Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and reliability leadership
Builds trust through consistency and follow-through
Commits to ongoing learning and professional development
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires one of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with three (3) years of related engineering experience, OR
Associate’s degree with nine (9) years of related engineering experience
Experience applying Preventative Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs
Knowledge of engineering science and technology principles and their practical manufacturing applications
Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
Experience with design techniques, technical drawings, and precision plans
Understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost optimization
Strong logical reasoning and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in English to ensure effective safety and quality communication
Preferred Qualifications:
Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Master certification
Experience in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing, or paper converting processes
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification
Certifications in Predictive Maintenance Technologies
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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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