Lead Trailer Product Engineer

CellTech Metals and CellTech Trailers

Elm Mott (TX)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 175,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CellTech Cargo in Waco, TX is seeking a veteran trailer engineer to lead product design from concept through production. You will drive major design improvements, own CAD work from prototype to launch, and work on the shop floor with fabrication and assembly teams to solve issues.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in trailer or heavy‑duty towable‑structure manufacturing, strong structural engineering skills (loads, tolerances, materials, durability), and 3D CAD experience with welded/fabricated

Qualifications

5+ years of engineering experience in trailer, truck‑body, or heavy‑duty towable‑structure manufacturing.
Proven, exceptional structural engineering ability (loads, tolerances, materials, durability).
Strong 3D CAD skills with welded/fabricated steel and aluminum assemblies.

Responsibilities

Lead new trailer product development and major design improvements, start to finish (concept, CAD, prototype, test, launch).
Spend regular time on the shop floor: fitting prototypes, troubleshooting builds, and working through production issues with fabrication and assembly teams.
Solve structural, material, and production problems. Improve existing products for strength, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
Work directly with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and sales. Guide designers and production personnel.