Design Engineer – Pressure Vessel & Tank Trailer Design

Mac-Trailer-Enterprises,-Inc.; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

On-site Wellness Clinic

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k with Match

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Safety Shoe Program

Job summary

MAC Trailer Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to join the production team in Kent, OH. The role focuses on designing liquid tank trailers and components, reviewing customer drawings and ensuring ASME Section VIII compliance.

You will structure BOMs, interact with Sales and Production, and support schedules in a robust manufacturing setting. The candidate should have a engineering degree, 5+ years in manufacturing, and SolidWorks expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline.
• Familiar with ASME Section VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel code requirements.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASME BPVC experience preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced SolidWorks (2D and 3D).
• FEA and/or other Stress Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of trailer industry and regulatory standards and codes a plus.
• Firm understanding of ERP systems required.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering review of customer specifications and final drawings.
• Develops designs for complete and complex liquid tank trailers and components.
• Represent ASME Section VIII compliance and certification audits.
• Structures the Bills of Material for Assemblies and enters them into the ERP.
• Cooperates and Interacts with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Materials team to support production schedules.
• Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy, and operating.
• Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion.
• Provide drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers and Drafters
• Research design options.
• Review shop drawings.
• Research code issues and ask general questions of code officials.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.

Skills

FEA/Stress Analysis

ASME Section VIII knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks (2D/3D)

ERP systems competence

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on July 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

MAC LTT
1400 Fairchild Ave
Kent, OH 44240, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DESIG002290

Description

We are excited to be adding a Design Engineer to the MAC Trailer Team. Our Design Engineer is a profession that requires technical skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment.

What we offer you:

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Clean Manufacturing Environment
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Legal Planning
• Thief Protection
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Coverage
• 401k with Match
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Prescription Safety Glass and Safety Shoe Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Philanthropy Efforts

Who we are:

MAC Trailer is the nation’s foremost manufacturer of dump, flatbed, and transfer trailers, straight truck bodies, dry bulk pneumatic tanks, and liquid tank trailers. The success of MAC Trailer can be attributed to a quality product built by quality people. This is why MAC Trailer invests in its people and facilities to create a safe, secure work environment with room for training and growth. If you’re interested in being part of a diverse workforce in a supportive work environment, MAC Trailer is the place for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads engineering review of customer specifications and final drawings.
• Develops designs for complete and complex liquid tank trailers and components.
• Represent ASME Section VIII compliance and certification audits.
• Structures the Bills of Material for Assemblies and enters them into the ERP
• Cooperates and Interacts with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Materials team to support production schedules.
• Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy, and operating
• Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion.
• Provide drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers and Drafters
• Research design options.
• Review shop drawings.
• Research code issues and ask general questions of code officials.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor degree in an engineering discipline.
• Familiar with ASME Section VIII Boiler and Pressure Vessel code requirements.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASME BPVC experience preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills using SolidWorks (2D and 3D).
• FEA and/or other Stress Analysis experience.
• Knowledge of trailer industry and regulatory standards and codes a plus.
• Firm understanding of ERP systems required.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, sitting and walking throughout the day
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
• Occasional climbing on ladders

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is primarily conducted in a normal office setting. Some work is conducted in a warehouse and/or shop floor environment with noise, dust, operating machinery and high traffic volume.

EEO Statement:

MAC Trailer Enterprises, Inc. and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer MAC Trailer Enterprises, Inc.’s growth and success is due to individuals and groups of individuals who desire to succeed and contribute to the goals and mission of the company. Our growth and success have not been because of any one’s sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, physical characteristics, or veteran status. Let us focus only on what you can contribute to our growth and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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