Project Manager – Plastic & Resin
About The Position
Dover is seeking an experienced Project Manager with technical expertise in polymers and plastics processing to lead sourcing and product development initiatives in its Plastic & Resin category. The position bridges engineering, procurement, and external manufacturing partners, managing supplier transitions, tooling builds, resin qualification, and cost-reduction projects from concept through production ramp-up. The role leads category projects including tooling transfers, supplier dual-sourcing, resin substitutions, and new product introductions, while pursuing cost savings and coordinating technical evaluations, manufacturing input, and cross-functional project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical industry experience.
- At least 5 years of project management or engineering experience in plastics manufacturing, injection molding, or plastics category sourcing.
- Working knowledge of commodity and engineering resins, raw material limitations, injection molding equipment, tooling design, hot runner systems, and Scientific Molding principles.
- Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously, track milestones, and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Familiarity with resin market pricing mechanisms and standard plastics quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end category projects, including tooling transfers, supplier dual-sourcing, resin substitutions, and new product introductions, meeting schedule and budget commitments and identifying cost savings opportunities.
- Evaluate injection molders and resin compounders for technical capability, press capacities, tooling maintenance standards, cycle times, and quality control systems.
- Collaborate with engineering teams during design to provide manufacturing and material optimization input that improves production feasibility and reduces costs.
- Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives, analyzing mold cavitation, cycle efficiency, regrind allowances, and raw material index pass-throughs such as CDI and ICIS.
- Coordinate project timelines, risk matrices, and deliverables across Procurement, Quality, Plant Operations, and R&D.
Benefits
- Eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
