Mechanical Engineer

Now Hiring! Mechanical Engineer in Waxahachie, TX! Apply your engineering knowledge and skills for moderately complex manufacturing engineering projects focused on developing, testing, and improving mechanical systems and components within a manufacturing/industrial environment. Apply Today!

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards.
• Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Manage, prioritize, and complete projects or programs of moderate to large size, scope, and duration.
• Coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or drafters to include managing and/or assisting with new equipment projects coming into the plant.
• Perform feasibility studies for fabrication, assembly, machining, or processing. Understand and analyze production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive industry best practices in the areas of reliability, production, cost, yield, quality, availability, utilization, and procedures/training.
• Guide and assist the Maintenance team with assembly and disassembly of process equipment and components in order to diagnose issues.
• Design and run experiments, create test parameters and participate in testing, complete data analysis, as well as implementation of processes, equipment, and engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document engineering solutions which have a positive impact on plant performance.
• Lead/assist problem solving discussions using the A3 method to find root cause to equipment failures. Mentor and train production employees in using the equipment correctly.
• Systemize and document new and improved solutions by creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions.
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to improve effectiveness and efficiencies of equipment by increasing throughput, reducing internal reject, and reducing scrap rates.

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience.
• Experience analyzing production equipment, processes and materials and solving issues.
• Knowledge of 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).
• Prior experience working with thermoforming, injection molding, print, and/or paper equipment and processes.
• 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.
• 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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.

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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