About Kinetic Custom Trailers 

Join a team where innovation meets craftsmanship — Welcome to Kinetic Custom Trailers.  At KINETIC, we don’t just build trailers, we engineer custom solutions that push the boundaries of design, functionality, and quality. As a leader in the custom trailer manufacturing industry, we take pride in creating smart, efficient designs that meet the unique needs of every client, no matter how complex or specialized.  

Backed by nearly a decade of proven success at our long-standing Canadian headquarters, we’re bringing that momentum to Waco—opening fresh opportunities for skilled, driven people to grow with us. Whether you’re on the shop floor, behind a CAD screen, or working with customers, you’ll be part of a company that values excellence, adaptability, and forward-thinking.  

We know it’s not just about the work—it’s about the people. At KINETIC, we’re building more than trailers; we’re building a culture. A culture where every team member is respected, supported, and seen as essential to our success. We strive to create a workplace that offers more than just a job. We offer long-term growth, mentorship, flexibility, and a strong sense of pride in what we build together.  

If you’re passionate about craftsmanship, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to be part of something bold and growing, we’d love to meet you. 

Are you a hands-on mechanical design technologist or engineer-in-training who loves turning ideas into rugged trailers? Kinetic Custom Trailers is expanding in Texas and seeking a collaborative, detail-driven professional to help us design, develop, and deliver heavy-duty trailers for the most demanding applications.

Who We Are

Kinetic Custom Trailers designs and manufactures high-quality, heavy-duty trailers for oil & gas, construction, energy, and specialized equipment sectors. We pair practical, field-tested design with disciplined engineering, fast iteration, and tight collaboration between design, operations, and the customer. Our Texas site in Waco is building an energized, solutions-oriented team with a strong maker culture and a bias for action.

Who You Are

You’re an applied problem-solver who balances clean models with shop-floor realities. You’re comfortable owning designs end-to-end—requirements, concepts, CAD/FEA, DFM, and build support—and you communicate clearly with production, vendors, and customers. Whether you come from a 2-year engineering technology background or are an EIT on the PE path, you bring sound judgment, manufacturing literacy, and pride in robust, practical designs.

Key Responsibilities 

• Model and validate trailer structures and systems (frames, subframes, suspensions, hitches, braking, hydraulics/pneumatics) in SolidWorks, with targeted FEA for critical members and joints.
• Produce drawings, BOMs, and weld symbols per AWS D1.1 and GD&T best practices; release clear shop packages that build cleanly.
• Own weight distribution and axle/load calculations; verify compliance with FMVSS/DOT and applicable industry standards; maintain design records.
• Benchmark competitors and collaborate with Sales on requirements, options, and cost/weight trade-offs; propose smart design families and variants.
• Support Production during fabrication/assembly with timely clarifications, redlines, and continual DFM improvements; close the loop via ECNs.
• Lead or contribute to project engineering: schedules, risk registers, vendor coordination, and cross-functional stand-ups to hit build dates.
• (EIT track) Perform engineering tasks under the responsible charge of a Texas PE and document experience toward PE licensure.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Steel fabrication literacy: cutting, forming, machining, welding, and fixture-friendly design; practical DFM instincts.
• Fluency in SolidWorks; ability to build stable parametric models and clean drawings; working knowledge of FEA setup/interpretation.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/pneumatic circuits, brake systems, lighting/wiring basics, and trailer hardware.
• Strong analytical thinking, root-cause discipline, and meticulous attention to detail; excellent written/verbal communication.

Education & Experience

• Either: AAS/BS in Engineering Technology (ETAC/ABET) or BS in Mechanical Engineering (EAC/ABET), or equivalent practical background.
• 3+ years in mechanical design within fabrication, heavy equipment, off-highway, or trailer domains preferred (open to strong juniors with portfolio).
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) and PDM/PLM basics.

Nice-to-Have Certifications

• EIT (FE passed) in Texas (or eligible); NICET, SME CMfgT/CMfgE, ASNT NDT II, ASQ CQT/CQE, AWS CWI exposure helpful.

What a Career at Kinetic Can Offer You 

• Competitive Pay:
• • Design Technologist: $80,000–$100,000
  • Engineer (EIT) / Sr. Technologist: $95,000–$110,000
    (We also offer shift differentials and project/annual bonus eligibility aligned with Texas market practices.), based on experience 

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off, training budget for certifications (EIT/PE fees, AWS, NICET, SME, ASQ, ASNT) 

• Growth Opportunities: Clear growth paths in design leadership, project engineering/management, or the PE licensure track

• Team Environment: Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused production shop 

• Stability: Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours 

Schedule & Work Details 

• Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, 40 hrs/week with flexibility during build/test milestones.
• Worksite: On-site in Waco, TX with occasional vendor/customer/field visits.

Join Kinetic Custom Trailers and be an essential part of shaping innovative solutions in trailer manufacturing. Apply now to help drive the future of our industry!

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.