Dordan Manufacturing, Inc. · 5 days ago
Thermoforming Design & Tooling Engineer
Woodstock, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expDordan Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking an early-to-mid career Thermoforming Design & Tooling Engineer to support the design and development of thermoformed packaging and associated tooling for medical, industrial, and consumer applications. This role involves creating detailed 3D CAD models and collaborating closely with tooling, engineering, and production teams during prototyping and production.
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Hiring Manager
Chandler Slavin-Bond
Responsibilities
Create detailed 3D CAD models, components, and assemblies for thermoformed packaging and tooling (NX preferred)
Support design projects from concept through tooling release, with increasing independence over time
Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and functional requirements
Apply established engineering standards, documentation practices, and change controls
Collaborate closely with tooling, engineering, and production teams during prototyping and production
Support design-for-manufacturing improvements and troubleshooting
Gain exposure to CNC programming and manufacturing interfaces (training provided)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics Engineering, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of relevant engineering, tooling, or manufacturing design experience
Advanced 3D CAD capability (NX or similar)
Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and engineering process adherence
Interest in long-term growth within a manufacturing environment
Preferred
Experience in plastics processing, packaging, or thermoforming environments
Exposure to production tooling or manufacturing equipment
Familiarity with cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments
Basic understanding of CNC machining or tooling workflows
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Long-term career development in a stable, family-owned manufacturing environment
Company
Dordan Manufacturing, Inc.
3rd gen, family-owned designer and manufacturer of custom thermoformed packaging.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chandler Slavin-Bond
Principal / CMO
Recent News
2024-10-31
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