CAD Designer - Stainless Tanks

Product Designer - Stainless Tanks

For 30+ years, Watson Custom Tanks has held a reputation for designing and fabricating trusted tank solutions for food, beverage and industrial processes. We highly value quality craftsmanship, innovation and, most importantly, teamwork to support our customers and create a safe, family-centric environment for our team to thrive.

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.

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

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

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)

100% paid tuition

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Safety-first work environment

Career growth with a rapidly growing manufacturer

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