Innovative Mechanical Designer — Flexible Hours

Kinetic Custom Trailers; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Kinetic Custom Trailers is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or Technologist to join a fast-growing, innovative trailer manufacturer. You will apply hands-on design work, SolidWorks modeling, and manufacturability concepts to deliver robust trailer solutions for demanding sectors.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, attention to detail, and ongoing improvements in production support and design quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with steel fabrication processes (cutting, forming, machining, welding).
• Proficiency in mechanical design for manufacturability in steel fabrication.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, especially SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weight distribution summaries and verify compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
• Collaborate with sales teams to benchmark competitors and develop innovative trailer designs.
• Generate detailed designs and validate them using SolidWorks and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Ensure all designs comply with CMVSS/FMVSS and other relevant standards.
• Support production teams by providing clear guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and actionable design improvements.
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with internal stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Steel fabrication

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Communication

Self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kinetic Custom Trailers is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer or Technologist to join a fast-growing, innovative trailer manufacturer. You will apply hands-on design work, SolidWorks modeling, and manufacturability concepts to deliver robust trailer solutions for demanding sectors.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, attention to detail, and ongoing improvements in production support and design quality.