Plastics Project Engineer

Dover Corporation; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Savings Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

OK International, a Dover Corporation company, seeks a Plastics Project Engineer to drive long-term supplier development, selection, tool lifecycle management and risk mitigation for plastic injection molded components. You will lead cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure supply chain resilience and seamless new product introductions.

The role emphasizes governance standards, supplier audits, and optimized tooling portfolios, with focus on multi-site execution and cost savings in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection molding process, tooling development, project management and cost savings strategies in a lean 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.

Responsibilities

• Architect 3-year plastics tooling roadmap for long-term resilience and optimization.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ evaluations, and regular supplier audits for quality.
• Formulate CapEx justifications, ROI models and business cases for tooling investments.
• Drive cost optimization through standardization and best practices across global supplier network.
• Develop and maintain plastic supplier qualification processes with periodic audits.
• Communicate action plans to leadership and drive program execution.
• Oversee tooling transfers and NPIs with internal and external sites.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Supplier Audits

CapEx ROI

Project Management

Cost Optimization

NPI

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

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 Summary:

The Plastics Project Engineer drives long-term supplier development, supplier selection, tool lifecycle management, and risk mitigation strategies for critical plastic injection molded components. This role leads complex tool-qualification projects from concept to production, aligning global supplier capabilities with organizational growth and cost-saving initiatives. By establishing governance standards, conducting supplier audits, and optimizing tooling portfolios, the engineer guides cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure total supply chain resilience, robust quality systems, and seamless new product introductions.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership, Supplier Selection & CapEx Management

• Architect Multi-Year Strategies: Define and execute a 3-year plastics tooling roadmap to ensure long-term global supply chain resilience, capability scaling, and technological optimization.
• Lead Supplier Selection & Audits: Spearhead the selection of strategic new suppliers, manage RFQ evaluations, and perform regular technical supplier audits to ensure adherence to quality and operational standards.
• Lead CapEx Lifecycle: Formulate comprehensive capital expenditure (CapEx) justifications, financial ROI models, and business cases to secure senior management approval for critical tooling and equipment investments.
• Drive Cost Optimization: Program-manage strategic cost-saving initiatives, process standardizations, and best practices across the global supplier network to achieve multi-year productivity and margin targets.
• Supplier Plastics Long-Term Strategy: Develop and maintain plastic supplier qualification processes, including periodic audits to monitor process capabilities.
• Drive Executive Alignment : Communicate directly with the leadership team to present action plans and drive strategic program execution.

Tooling Project Management & Execution

• Orchestrate Tooling Transfers: Lead end-to-end project management for complex product line relocations, tool transfers, and equipment deployments across internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Govern NPI Pipelines: Direct the qualification lifecycle for strategic new suppliers and advanced alternate materials, aligning milestones with long-term product launch schedules.
• Standardize Supplier Governance: Design and implement unified supplier inspection frameworks and quality alignment methodologies between strategic partners and internal quality systems.

Supplier Development & Advanced Engineering

• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Establish and scale high-level alliances with key global injection molding suppliers to embed a shared culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Quality & Compliance: Oversee systemic supplier risk mitigation, program management for plastic suppliers, and high-impact root cause analyses or corrective action frameworks for Tier-1 injection molding issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements

5+ years of experience in injection molding process, tooling development, project management and cost savings strategies in a lean 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, Chemical or Industrial Engineering
  Pay Range: USD 100000 - 120000 AnnuallyThis 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, Including10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year, 120 Paid Vacation Days For Salaried Positions And 80 Paid Vacation Days 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.