Design Engineer Plastic Products

About Thermopack

Thermopack is a leader in innovative thermoforming and packaging solutions, serving industries such as automotive, electronics, food, and healthcare. We specialize in precision-engineered plastic components that combine functionality, efficiency, and sustainability. We’re looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our growing R&D and engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermoformed packaging and plastic components based on client requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software
• Work closely with production, tooling, and quality teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Conduct material selection and design optimization to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
• Participate in prototype development, testing, and validation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from concept through to production handover.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to provide technical input during customer presentations and proposals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all design revisions and BOMs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in product design, preferably in thermoforming, plastics, or packaging industries.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools is must
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes — especially vacuum forming, pressure forming, and tool design.
• Good knowledge of polymer materials and design for manufacturability principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills (Added Advantage)

• Experience in automotive packaging design or industrial trays.
• Familiarity with CNC machining or mold design.
• Exposure to simulation or FEA software.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or DFMEA practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Growth-oriented work environment with continuous learning.
• Collaboration with leading global clients and technology experts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oragadam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you about few Plastic processing methods

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plastic mould design: 4 years (Preferred)
• total work: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Tamil (Preferred)

Work Location: In person