Mechanical Design Engineer

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.

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