Senior Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) - HOLT Manufacturing

HOLT Group•Waco, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) creates and analyzes structural designs and technical documentation for Holt Manufacturing products, managing designs from initial concept through completion. The role collaborates with internal and external resources, supports ongoing self-development, and models alignment with the company’s mission and core business values. The position works across a professional office environment and manufacturing areas around fabrication and assembly operations. Travel is not expected, and there are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) minimum.
Five years of product design experience required.
Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering, including mechanism, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal engineering.
Strong SolidWorks design background focused on mechanical sheet metal parts, structural weldments, FEA utilizing simulation, and PDM works.
Experience in water or fuel tank design and applicable UL standards.
Ability to create design and support documentation.
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and ability to produce spreadsheets, documents, forms, tables, and presentations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects.
Interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various organizational levels.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
NRTL standard compliance and certification.

Nice To Haves

Seven years of product design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead reviews of project technical specifications with engineering and operations team members to develop and define product concepts.
Define structural specifications, loading limits, stress points, and fatigue points through analysis.
Modify drawings to incorporate customer, manufacturing, and technical changes.
Create or modify Holt Manufacturing product designs and technical documents, including bills of materials and product support procedures.
Review and verify product designs and bills of materials with operations to determine whether projects meet safety, manufacturability, and quality objectives.
Apply knowledge and experience in the design and manufacturability of a variety of Holt Manufacturing products.
Assist in creating or modifying fixturing, jigs, and tooling.
Work safely and adhere to applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.