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Project Manager – Plastic & Resin Sourcing

Dover482 open roles

Pay
$110,000 – $155,000 a year
Where
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
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Your applicationOpen nowProject Manager – Plastic & Resin SourcingDover · Downers Grove, Illinois, USA

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12.1% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Dover postings stay open a median of 7 days.

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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 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." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with deep technical expertise in polymers and plastics processing to lead key sourcing and product development initiatives within our Plastic & Resin category. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering, procurement, and external manufacturing partners—managing supplier transitions, tool builds, resin qualification, and cost-reduction projects from concept through production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

· Project Management & Execution: Lead end-to-end category projects (including tooling transfers, supplier dual-sourcing, resin substitutions, and new product introductions) ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget, while actively identifying and capturing proactive cost savings opportunities.

· Technical Sourcing & Evaluation: Evaluate injection molders and resin compounders on technical capability, press capacities, tooling maintenance standards, cycle times, and quality control systems.

· Design & Process Collaboration: Partner with engineering teams to provide manufacturing and material optimization input during the design phase to improve production feasibility and reduce costs.

· Cost Engineering & VA/VE: Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives, analyzing mold cavitation, cycle efficiency, regrind allowances, and raw material index pass-throughs (e.g., CDI, ICIS).

· Cross-Functional Alignment: Manage project timelines, risk matrices, and deliverables across Procurement, Quality, Plant Operations, and R&D.

Qualifications & Experience

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical industry experience).

· Experience: 5+ years of project management or engineering experience within plastics manufacturing, injection molding, or plastics category sourcing.

· Plastics Material & Process Expertise: Working knowledge of commodity/engineering resins, raw material limitations, and familiarity with injection molding equipment, tooling design, hot runner systems, and Scientific Molding principles.

· Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple complex technical projects simultaneously, track milestones, and manage cross-functional stakeholder communications.

· Industry Acumen: Familiarity with resin market pricing mechanisms and standard plastics quality standards.

Pay Range: USD 110000 - 155000 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.

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.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.

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