Mechanical Engineer

Kelly Engineering is seeking a? Mechanical Engineer ?for a contract-to-permanent-hire position at a premier custom trailer manufacturing client in? Bradenton, Florida . If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview
Our client is a leading manufacturer of custom, all-welded marine trailers and boat cradles, serving both recreational and military markets. With over 50 years of expertise and a reputation for precision engineering, their products are designed to exact boat specifications to ensure optimal hull support and transport performance.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join their Bradenton-based team. This engineer will design and develop high-performance boat trailers tailored to recreational, commercial, government, and military applications. This is a hands-on, on-site position with opportunities to contribute across product design, testing, and improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

• Design and engineer custom boat trailers using 3D modeling software
  
• Convert scanned 3D boat hull data into optimized trailer designs
  
• Conduct strength and beam deflection calculations for aluminum and steel welded structures
  
• Perform weight distribution and center of gravity assessments for trailer balance
  
• Ensure designs meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and customer specifications
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manufacturing floor to optimize fit, function, and manufacturability
  
• Create detailed designs, cut lists, and drawings for production
  
• Participate in scanning activities using FARO Scene and Geomagic Wrap
  
• Support new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
  
• Occasionally source components, equipment, and materials

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
  
• 5+ years experience applying structural design principles (e.g., stress/strain analysis, load distribution), CAD modeling and material selection to engineer welded aluminum or steel products
  
• Industry experience in marine, trailer, heavy equipment, automotive, or aerospace preferred
  
• Proficient in SolidWorks, KeyCreator, or equivalent CAD software (training provided for KeyCreator)
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  
• Familiarity with FARO Scene, Geomagic Wrap, and FEA a plus
  
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups; VBA/macros a plus
  
• Travel: Benefits Offered:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
    
  • Retirement plan options
    
  • Paid time off and holidays
    
  • On-site, flexible schedule (5 AM 5 PM window)

  **Full benefit package offered while on contract/probationary period**

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