Dart

Engineering Project Manager

Dart$80K — $110K *
Leola, PA 17540In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or technical field + 3 years project management experience, or Associate degree + 8 years experience, or high school diploma + 12 years experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment installation or commissioning projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical processes.
  • Understanding of financial analysis.
  • Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex projects from initiation to delivery, focusing on scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
  • Coordinate efforts across engineering, design, manufacturing, IT, procurement, and other teams.
  • Develop project plans and staffing strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Define clear goals and deliverables amidst project ambiguity.
  • Oversee product requirements, technical assessments, and production approvals.
  • Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage risks with clear communication.
  • Mentor junior project managers to enhance the project management discipline.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • Short-term disability benefits.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Product discounts on company offerings.
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Project Manager to lead high-impact engineering and manufacturing initiatives - from process improvement and equipment implementation to facility-driven innovation projects.

This role will support both our Federalsburg, MD and Leola, PA facilities, partnering across locations to drive key initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic, multi-site environment and ready to make an immediate impact.

If you thrive on coordinating cross-functional teams and turning technical challenges into real-world solutions, this role is for you.

Join us to lead meaningful engineering projects and help shape the future of our operations.

What You'll Do...
  • Lead complex projects from initiation to delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
  • Influence and coordinate across engineering, design, manufacturing, IT, procurement, and more.
  • Develop project plans, staffing strategies, and business cases that get buy-in at all levels.
  • Navigate ambiguity with confidence, defining clear goals and deliverables.
  • Oversee product requirements, technical assessments, prototyping, and production approvals.
  • Track milestones, manage risks, and communicate progress with clarity and impact.
  • Mentor other project managers and elevate the engineering project management discipline.


What You'll Bring...
  • Requires one of the following:
    • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in engineering, business, or a technical related field of study and three (3) years of project management related experience, OR
    • Associate degree and eight (8) years project management related experience, OR
    • High school diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of project management related experience
  • Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on experience with equipment installation, commissioning, or removal projects
  • Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
  • Ability to establish project plans, regularly monitor and track progress on work projects, and communicate with project partners
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related processes
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and apply financial analysis
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of SAP and Stage Gate
  • Project management training or training in project management related fields to include risk, quality, and scheduling
  • PMP Certification


Key Competencies...

Collaboration • Communication • Continuous Improvement • Decision Making • Learning • Accountability • Reliability

Work Style & Travel...
  • Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote each week
  • Up to 50% travel, with potential increases for critical projects
  • Work is split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse depending on the project


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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.

About Dart

Dart is a transportation company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company provides transportation services to clients in various industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Dart operates a fleet of over 1,500 trucks and employs over 2,000 people. The company was founded in 1934 and has a long history of providing transportation services to clients in the United States and internationally.
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