Reliability Engineer

Are you ready to strengthen the reliability backbone of a high-impact manufacturing operation? Leola, PA, is home to Dart's newest paper plate manufacturing facility—a growing operation that is continuing to ramp up production, expand capabilities, and meet the increasing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.
As a Reliability Engineer, you will play a critical role in maximizing the performance, reliability, and availability of our manufacturing equipment, systems, and processes. In this highly visible role, you’ll use data analytics, reliability engineering principles, and structured problem-solving to identify trends, eliminate recurring failures, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
Working closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams, you’ll proactively analyze equipment and production data to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance strategies, and improve the lifecycle performance of critical assets—from startup through full production maturity.
This position may be filled at either the Reliability Engineer or Senior Reliability Engineer level based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

What We Offer
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits401(k) with company matchHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and paid holidaysTraining and development programs to support your career growthA chance to make a meaningful impact at a new Center of ExcellenceA collaborative and safety-first culture built on innovation and integrityWhat You'll Do – Results &

Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain lifecycle asset management processes for equipment and systemsLead Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies and implement maintenance strategiesApply FMEA, RCA, and risk analysis to reduce failures and improve equipment uptimeOptimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using performance dataManage and execute moderate-size reliability projects on time and within scopeReview engineering designs and recommend reliability and efficiency improvementsEvaluate and implement reliability tools, software, and maintenance technologiesCreate test parameters and support validation of engineering solutionsDrive continuous improvement in safety, quality, production, efficiency, and serviceEnsure compliance with safety standards and GMP requirementsCollaborate cross-functionally and lead structured problem-solving effortsDeliver measurable results aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)What You Bring – Competencies:Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and translate data into actionEffective collaboration across production, maintenance, and engineering teamsClear communication across all levels of the organizationAbility to drive continuous improvement through structured methodologiesSound, data-driven decision makingOwnership, accountability, and reliability leadershipCommitment to continuous learning and professional developmentEducation, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesReliability EngineerBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of related engineering or reliability experience, OR Associate's degree and nine (9) years of related engineering or reliability experience.
Experience with Preventive Maintenance (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Knowledge of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Senior Reliability Engineer (in addition to the above)Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field and six (6) years of reliability engineering experience, OR Associate's degree and ten (10) years of related reliability engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing PM, RCM, RCA, and FMEA programs.
Experience with CMMS (SAP preferred), predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability data analytics.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, coach and mentor others, manage projects, and drive change through influence.
Experience in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing, and/or paper converting manufacturing environments is preferred.
Preferred QualificationsPower BI or similar data visualization experience.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Master, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
Certifications in predictive maintenance technologies.
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