Plastics Project Engineer

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:

Senior Plastics Project Engineer drives long-term supplier development, Tool life-cycle management, and risk mitigation strategies for critical plastic injection molded components. This role leads complex tool-qualification projects from concept to production, aligning supplier capabilities with organizational growth and cost-saving initiatives. By establishing governance standards 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 & Cap Ex 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 Cap Ex Lifecycle :
Formulate comprehensive capital expenditure (Cap Ex) 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.

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.

Enforce Ecosystem Quality :
Oversee systemic supplier risk mitigation, leading high-impact root cause analyses and corrective action frameworks for Tier-1 injection molding issues.

Performs other duties as assigned

Work Experience Requirements5+ 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.

Skills Required Education Requirements BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical 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.

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