Plastics Project Engineer

Destaco; Cypress, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

Destaco in Cypress, California, is seeking a Plastics Project Engineer to develop and manage long-term tooling and supplier strategies for injection-molded components. You will drive supplier qualification, CapEx ROI, and cross-functional program execution to ensure quality, cost savings, and on-time production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in injection molding, tooling development, and project management, with a BA/BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in injection molding, tooling development, PM and cost-saving in lean manufacturing.
• Experience with multi-cavity hot/cold runner tooling on 100–400 ton machines.
• BA/BS in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year plastics tooling roadmap for global resilience.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ evaluations and regular supplier audits.
• Develop CapEx justifications and ROI models for tooling investments.
• Drive cost optimization and standardization across the supplier network.
• Orchestrate tooling transfers and govern NPIs with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Injection molding

Tooling development

Project management

Cost savings

Supplier audits

NPI pipelines

Strategic leadership

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

BA/BS in Chemical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

## Plastics Project EngineerApply: Onsite: Cypress, California, USA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101297OK 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 forcritical plastic injection molded components. This role leads complex tool-qualification projects from concept to production, aligning global suppliercapabilities with organizational growth and cost-saving initiatives. By establishing governance standards, conducting supplier audits, and optimizingtooling portfolios, the engineer guides cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure total supply chain resilience, robust quality systems, andseamless 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 EngineeringPay 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, Including 10 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.