Mechanical Designer/Technologist

The Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Technologist / Designer with real manufacturing experience. This role supports the design, documentation, and improvement of custom trailer products using SolidWorks and practical design-for-manufacturing judgment.

You will work closely with engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and leadership to create designs and drawings that are accurate, buildable, and suited to a high-mix manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, fabrication drawings, and bills of material using SolidWorks.
• Design and support trailer structures, frames, subframes, suspensions, hitches, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, brake systems, and related components.
• Prepare clear shop-ready drawing packages for steel fabrication and assembly.
• Support weight distribution, axle loading, fit-up, and basic structural calculations.
• Work with production to resolve design questions, fabrication issues, and assembly challenges.
• Support engineering changes, drawing updates, BOM accuracy, and revision control.
• Apply practical design-for-manufacturing thinking to improve cost, quality, weight, and build efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, vendors, and production on customer requirements and product improvements.

Required Qualifications 

• 3+ years of full-time mechanical design or engineering technology experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with steel fabrication, weldments, mechanical assemblies, or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Ability to create clear fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Practical understanding of welding, cutting, forming, machining, and assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize technical information accurately.
• Comfortable working on-site and spending time with production teams.
• Good communication skills with shop-floor, engineering, purchasing, and leadership teams.

Academic projects, capstone projects, internships, co-ops, personal builds, or school-based design work do not count toward the required years of full-time industry experience.

Education and Experience

• Technologist Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years in mechanical design, preferably within manufacturing or related industries.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, specifically SolidWorks.
• Experience in trailers, heavy equipment, transportation equipment, oilfield equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, or custom steel fabrication.
• Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, brake, suspension, or electrical trailer systems.

What a Career at Kinetic Offers You

• Competitive Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000+ annually, commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Excellent health, dental, and vision plans.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work within an innovative, supportive, and dynamic team dedicated to excellence.

Work Schedule

• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Schedule: Flexible with regular business hours typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and design portfolio through our website at Kinetic – Careers. We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.