Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Productive Resources is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for direct hire at their customer’s facility in Lakeland, FL. This role is hands-on and design-to-production, working on designing and engineering advanced, high-end race trailers for elite motorsports programs including professional drag racing, NASCAR, and IndyCar.

The position offers an opportunity for professional growth within a fast-paced, fabrication-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and model complete trailer systems using SolidWorks.
• Create detailed fabrication drawings for production.
• Engineer lift gate systems, structural frames, and trailer components.
• Design and route electrical plug-and-play systems.
• Integrate hydraulic systems into mechanical designs.
• Perform FEA structural analysis to validate designs.
• Collaborate with fabrication, wiring, and assembly teams to bring designs to life.
• Support continuous improvement of existing trailer platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Experience creating manufacturing-ready models and drawings.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, fabrication-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on high-end, custom race trailers used by elite motorsports teams.
• 5+ years of fabrication experience.
• 5+ years of SolidWorks FEA structural simulations experience, including electrical wiring/routing of plug-and-play components and hydraulics.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Excellent growth opportunities