Mechanical Designer & Engineer — CAD, SolidWorks, Growth

Kinetic Group; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Kinetic Custom Trailers in Waco, TX is seeking a Mechanical Designer or Engineer to join our growing team. You will prepare weight distributions, develop innovative trailer designs, and ensure designs meet transportation standards and manufacturability goals.

You will collaborate with sales, support production, and use SolidWorks and FEA to validate concepts. Open to entry to senior levels; experience in steel fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics is highly valued, with a focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design for manufacturing.
• 3+ years in mechanical design preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, especially SolidWorks.

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

Hydraulic & pneumatic

DFM

Analytical/problem-solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Diploma / Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Tech

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Kinetic Custom Trailers in Waco, TX is seeking a Mechanical Designer or Engineer to join our growing team. You will prepare weight distributions, develop innovative trailer designs, and ensure designs meet transportation standards and manufacturability goals.

You will collaborate with sales, support production, and use SolidWorks and FEA to validate concepts. Open to entry to senior levels; experience in steel fabrication, hydraulics, and pneumatics is highly valued, with a focus on quality and