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DESIGN ENGINEER

Custom Truck One Source
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
Custom Truck One Source “CTOS” 7701 Independence Ave., Kansas City, MO 64125

EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source.

Summary

  • Design mechanical structures and systems for truck mounted equipment that meet the applicable standards and to perform the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Ownership of design and analysis of mechanical structures and components.
  • Deep understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) structures.
  • Develop new products using 3D solid modeling software (SolidWorks).
  • Create detail drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks).
  • Work with procurement team to order prototype parts and manage creation of prototypes.
  • Create test procedures and work with testing dept to implement functional, structural, and stability testing.
  • Make modifications to new designs based on results of testing.
  • Evaluate machine weight and balance for road worthiness and crane stability.
  • Create sales support drawings.
  • Analyze product failures, develop repairs and redesign accordingly.
  • Assist technical publications in creation of manuals (parts books, service manuals, operator manuals).
  • ECR review and recommend approval/rejection.
  • ECO creation and give recommendations on implementation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2 years’ experience in an engineering capacity.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • Proficient in engineering design software – 3D and 2D (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Structural Design – Welded steel structures.
  • Understanding and use of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, xetc).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two (2) years of engineering experience in manufacturing environmentor,
  • Two (2) years of engineering experience in automotive design related field or,
  • Two (2) years of engineering experience in vocational truck assembly.
  • Ability to identify complex build challenges and implement solutions quickly and correctly.
  • Ability to weld.
  • Ability to understand 12V electrical systems.
  • Ability to understand hydraulic plumbing systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must also possess the ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Competitive Health Care
  • Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
  • STD/ LTD
  • Partner Discounts
  • Investment in Employee Development

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Only candidates authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

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