Product Designer - Stainless Tanks

Colonial Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid tuition

Generous PTO

Safety-first culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Watson Custom Tanks is seeking a Product Designer to create and refine stainless-steel equipment, collaborating with Project Managers, Sales, Quality, and Production.

You will design ASME pressure vessels and related equipment using 3D CAD (Inventor), update designs to meet specs, and prepare BOMs and drawings. A mechanical background with Inventor and ERP/MRP exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design or equivalent.
• Strong 3D modeling software skills (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Syteline).
• Preferably design experience with ASME pressure vessels.
• 2+ years in industrial mechanical engineering/design.

Responsibilities

• Design ASME pressure vessels, tanks, agitators, platforms, ladders using 3D CAD (Inventor preferred).
• Update existing production designs to meet specs and standards.
• Create and maintain BOMs, customer drawings, manufacturing drawings, and docs.
• Drive design improvements to enhance quality and reduce costs.
• Support additional engineering tasks as assigned.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Autodesk Inventor familiarity

ASME vessel design experience

2+ years industrial engineering/design

collaboration and communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Syteline ERP/MRP

Job description

Product Designer - Stainless Tanks

Watson Custom Tanks

Full-time | On-site | Monday–Friday

About the Role

Join the Engineering team at Watson Custom Tanks and help design custom stainless-steel equipment that solves complex manufacturing challenges. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Project Managers, Sales, Quality, and Production to deliver customer-specific designs and continuously improve existing products.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Design ASME pressure vessels, tanks, agitators, platforms, ladders, and related equipment using 3D CAD modeling (preferred: Autodesk Inventor)
• Update existing production designs to meet customer specifications and internal standards
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), customer drawings, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation
• Drive design improvements that enhance quality and reduce cost
• Support additional engineering tasks as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design (preferred) or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (preferred: Autodesk Inventor)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syteline)
• Preferred: Experience designing ASME pressure vessels
• 2+ years industrial mechanical engineering/design experience preferred
• Strong collaboration and professional communication skills

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Stand/walk for extended periods; frequent hand/arm use; talk/hear
• Lift/move up to 50lbs
• Must follow safety procedures and wear required PPE (including safety glasses and steel-toe boots)

Why Join Us

• 100% paid tuition
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Safety-first work environment
• Career growth with a rapidly growing manufacturer

Work Location

On-site at Watson Metal Masters, 6800 Stainless Way, Springfield, MO 65802.