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≈ $101k – $187k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Waco)
Seniority
Senior · 7+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026. HOLT Group scores A on the Alion truth index.

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HOLT Group is a family-owned industrial holding company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, whose flagship business HOLT CAT is the largest Caterpillar equipment dealership in the United States. The family traces its roots to Benjamin Holt, who built the first Caterpillar track-type tractor in 1904, and the group also runs HOLT Truck Centers, HOLT Manufacturing, Texas First Rentals and energy businesses. Its openings are mostly for truck and heavy equipment service technicians, welders, field service technicians, parts managers and outside sales representatives.

The Product Design Engineer (Mechanical) will create and analyze

structural designs and technical documentation for Holt Manufacturing products. The

position is responsible for management of designs from initial concept to completion.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a

daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core

business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead reviews of project technical specifications with collaborating engineering
  • and operations team members to develop/define product concepts
  • Define structural specifications, loading limits, stress and fatigue points, etc.
  • through analysis
  • Modify drawings to incorporate customer, manufacturing, and technical changes
  • Create or modify Holt Manufacturing product designs and technical documents
  • (bill of materials (BOM), product support procedures)
  • Review and verify product designs and bill of materials with operations to
  • determine project meets safety, manufacturability, and quality objectives
  • Applies knowledge and experience with design and manufacturability of variety of
  • Holt Manufacturing products
  • Assists in creating or modifying fixturing, jigs and tooling
  • Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies
  • with all company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Technical skill and knowledge of mechanical engineering, including mechanism,
  • hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal engineering
  • Strong SolidWorks design background with a focus 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint); ability to
  • produce information in spreadsheets, documents, forms, tables, and
  • presentations
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
  • Strong organization skills, detailed-oriented, and ability to work on multiple
  • projects
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple
  • departments and various levels of the organization
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

managers, coworkers, and customers (internal and external)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education and Experience:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) minimum
  • Five years of product design experience required, seven years preferred

o SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD, Ansys etc.

  • NRTL standard compliance and certification

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Travel:

  • Travel is not expected for this position

Physical Requirements:

  • This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally,

occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets,

etc.

  • This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate

information in these situations

Work Environment:

  • This job is performed in a professional office environment in environmentally

controlled conditions as well as manufacturing environment around fabrication

and assembly operations

  • Essential functions are performed in close physical proximity to other people
  • Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and

level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not

to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of

the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside

of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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