Engineer, Plastics Tooling

About the role

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

• Sets the guidelines and general work practices to ensure supplier compliance consistently meets our quality standards.
• 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

• 3-5 years' experience in injection molding process and tooling development, productivity and cost savings strategies in a diversified manufacturing/distribution 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 and benefits

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.