Engineer, Plastics Tooling

OK International, a Dover Company; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health Savings Account

Paid time off and holidays

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

OK International, a Dover company, located in Cypress, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead injection molding processes and tooling development. You will manage supplier qualifications, tooling audits, and implement cost-saving projects while driving continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires 5–7 years in injection molding and BA/BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in injection molding processes and tooling development.
• Direct involvement in qualifying tooling during molding processes.
• Experience with multi-cavity hot runner/cold runner tooling on 100–400-ton machines.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier qualifications and tooling audits to drive quality and cost improvements.
• Establish testing protocols to quantify product performance.
• Lead injection molding processes and tooling development.
• Support New Product Introduction and design for manufacturing initiatives.
• Communicate project status and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling development

Process qualification

Quality audits

NPI support

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Mold tooling equipment

Job description

OK International is a global manufacturer of electronic benchtop tools and precision dispensing solutions worldwide. We have two major product lines: Metcal electronics bench tool solutions and Techcon dispensing Systems. We have facilities in Cypress California (US), Chandlers Ford (UK) and Shenzhen (China) supporting our customers worldwide. The OK International Team is dedicated at putting customers first, having an entrepreneurship mindset, innovative culture, cultivating relationships and never compromising on integrity. Welcome to our team! OK International is part of the Dover Engineered Products segment of the Dover Corporation. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV."

Job Duties

• Manages new supplier qualifications and alternate material qualifications.
• Performs supplier quality audits & tooling audits - Works with key plastics suppliers to develop a lean culture that drives continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Establish application testing protocol and processes to quantify product performance capabilities.
• Manage injection molding processes and tooling development.
• Leads transfer of product lines, tool transfers, equipment transfers, both internal and external.
• Drives cost saving projects to achieve productivity targets, process standardization and best practices.
• Develop innovative manufacturing processes & solutions to reduce costs and improve product quality.
• Implement material testing and material flow analysis.
• Provide NPI support and lead design for manufacturing initiatives.
• Establish partnerships with internal and external resources.
• Support customer complaint resolution.
• Assist in application engineering efforts to improve product performance.
• Manage day-to-day operational measuring and monitoring of projects.
• Communicate project status and resolve issues that impede deliverables.
• Ensure that action item owners are managing recovery plans as applicable when and ensure that projects are organized, and deadlines are met.
• Provide weekly product development status meetings identifying project phase, tasks completed and project specs
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Develop an understanding of the products.
• Comply with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in injection molding process and tooling development, productivity and cost savings strategies in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct involvement in qualifying tooling during the molding processes.
• Experience working with multi-cavity hot runner/cold runner tooling operating in 100 - 400-ton plastic injection molding machines.

Education Requirements

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

Pay Range: USD 100000 - 120000 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year, 120 Paid Vacation Hours For Salaried Positions And 80 Paid Vacation Hours For Hourly Positions Annually, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Frontloaded Annually On January 1St Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services. Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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