Product Designer

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 50 lbs
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.

Apply Now
If you’re a detail-driven CAD Designer with Autodesk Inventor, BOM/ERP, and custom equipment design experience—or you’re ready to grow into ASME pressure vessel design—we want to hear from you.

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