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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to provide mold design and engineering support to DEVCOM Armaments Center in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.

Primary Responsibilities

Design and develop new molds for plastic bead molded parts, working from engineering drawings and specifications
Generate 3D solid models of mold designs using CAD software
Create 2D detailed drawings of mold components for fabrication and assembly
Perform numerical simulations and CFD analysis using commercial CFD software (e.g. Ansys, Fluent, etc.)
Select appropriate mold construction materials based on factors such as thermal expansion, corrosion resistance, and cost
Work with suppliers to procure mold components in a timely and cost-effective manner
Assemble and install molds at the company’s manufacturing facility
Conduct mold trials to ensure that the design functions as intended and produces parts that meet quality standards
Make modifications to mold designs based on feedback from mold trials
Prepare technical reports documenting mold designs and test results
Train other engineers and technicians in mold design and fabrication techniques
Stay up to date on advances in mold design and manufacturing technology

Basic Qualifications

BS/ MS/ PhD. degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical or plastics engineering
3-5 years of experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), mold design or a related field
Proficient in commercial CAD and CFD software
Experience with FEM analysis
Solid understanding of molding processes and materials
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with bead molding preferred.

Original Posting:

April 4, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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What You Should Know About Mechanical Design Engineer, Leidos

Leidos is on the lookout for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Wharton, New Jersey. In this role, you'll provide mold design and engineering support to the DEVCOM Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal. You'll be responsible for designing and developing new molds for plastic bead molded parts based on detailed engineering drawings and specifications. Using your CAD expertise, you'll generate 3D solid models of mold designs and create precise 2D detailed drawings for fabrication and assembly. Your analytical skills will shine as you perform numerical simulations and CFD analysis using tools like Ansys and Fluent. Additionally, you will select materials for mold construction by considering various factors such as thermal expansion and cost-effectiveness while ensuring timely procurement from suppliers. The excitement doesn’t stop there! You'll also have hands-on involvement in assembling and installing molds at our manufacturing facility. Conducting mold trials to validate your designs and making necessary modifications based on feedback will be key aspects of your day-to-day. Not only will you prepare rigorous technical reports documenting your designs and testing outcomes, but you'll also play a crucial role in training your peers in mold design and fabrication techniques. Staying up to date with the latest advances in mold design technology is essential. If you have a BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, particularly mechanical or plastics engineering, combined with 3-5 years of relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer at Leidos?

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Leidos, your main responsibilities will include designing and developing molds for plastic bead molded parts, generating 3D solid models using CAD software, conducting numerical simulations and CFD analysis, selecting appropriate materials for mold construction, and training fellow engineers in mold design techniques. Additionally, you'll be involved in conducting mold trials to ensure design effectiveness.