Lead Project Engineer - Custom Heavy-Duty Vehicles

SkyMark Refuelers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyMark Refuelers in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Engineer to lead design, development, and execution of custom heavy-duty equipment from concept through production.

You will design mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, perform analyses, create CAD models and drawings, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with DOT, FRA, NFPA, and customer requirements while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience in heavy equipment or mobile machinery.
• Experience with project management, manufacturing support, and customer-facing engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering and execution of custom vehicle projects from concept through production.
• Design complete mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems for specialty vehicles.
• Perform component selection, system sizing, flow, pressure, and performance analysis.
• Develop structural weldments and fabricated assemblies using sound engineering principles and FEA where appropriate.
• Create and maintain high-quality 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of material.
• Establish chassis specifications, weight distribution, and packaging to ensure safe, functional designs.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulations and industry standards including DOT, FRA, NFPA, ATA, JIG, CSA, and customer requirements.
• Research emerging technologies and drive continuous product improvement.
• Manage project schedules, technical risks, design reviews, and engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Production, Service, Suppliers, and Customers throughout each project.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, troubleshoot production issues, and implement design improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, processes, and best practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Project management

CAD / SolidWorks

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

SkyMark Refuelers in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Engineer to lead design, development, and execution of custom heavy-duty equipment from concept through production.

You will design mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, perform analyses, create CAD models and drawings, manage schedules, and ensure compliance with DOT, FRA, NFPA, and customer requirements while mentoring junior engineers.