Product Designer-Sheet Metal/Stainless Steel

Product Designer – Sheet Metal & Stainless Steel

Bring your proven skills as a Product Designer – Sheet Metal & Stainless Steel to an organization where you will enjoy competitive pay, 100% company-paid medical and dental, and 401(k) with up to 4% company match at one of the largest and best-kept manufacturing facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

Company Overview

Founded in 2003, NXA began its journey as a family-owned business specializing in process and utility piping work. Over the years, we have grown and diversified into two separate companies, expanding our offerings to include a comprehensive range of high-quality products and solutions. Today, NXA operates as its own entity, designing and fabricating stainless-steel custom equipment with an emphasis on products for the food, beverage, and dairy industry.

As an industry leader, we hold our team members to the highest standards, ensuring that we hire the best talent available. Our reputation for work safety, meeting deadlines, delivering quality products, and staying within budget underscores our commitment to excellence. As a family-owned business, we also understand the importance of investing in our team members and giving back to our local community.

Why you should join the NXA Manufacturing Team:

• Competitive pay with opportunity for advancement – as the company grows, you can move up the ranks. We are a career driven company where there are very real and achievable advancement opportunities.
• Phenomenal Leadership – the owner of the company has over 40 years of experience in the industry. He has built the company on a strong foundation and continues to invest in the company by purchasing the latest technology and equipment in the industry. As a leader in the industry, we hold our team members to an elite standard by hiring the best of the best.
• Safety – We strive to keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Great Work Culture – Join a team of highly skilled tradesman that work very well together because of the team-based mentality.
• Arkansas Business of the Year Finalist in 2020
• 2022 Diversity in the Workplace Award
• Voted Best Manufacturer in the 2022 Arkansas Best of Biz Awards
• Committed to Sustainability: 2021 Mayor’s Environmental Stewardship Award | Green & Sustainable Business of the Year.
• Top 10 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Fayetteville has been ranked in the top 10 “Best Places to Live” according to the U.S. News & World’s Annual Reporting list for a consecutive 8 years in a row.

Responsibilities

• Concept, design, and develop new products manufactured from sheet metal and stainless steel
• Generate creative product ideas for industrial, commercial, or consumer applications
• Research market trends, customer needs, and competitive products to inform design direction
• Develop sketches, 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks or similar)
• Design products with manufacturability, durability, cost, and scalability in mind
• Apply sheet metal best practices including bend allowances, material selection, weld considerations, and finishes
• Collaborate closely with Laser, Press Brake, Fabrication, Welding, and Finishing teams during prototyping
• Support first-article builds, pilot runs, and production launches of new products
• Refine designs based on shop feedback, testing results, and real-world fabrication constraints
• Work with the Innovation Team to create and maintain BOMs, specifications, and production documentation
• Assist with product naming, feature descriptions, and basic product positioning in collaboration with Sales and Innovation teams
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products through redesign or simplification
• Submit regular product ideas or improvement concepts to leadership
• Maintain accurate revision control and documentation throughout the product lifecycle
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Experience designing products using sheet metal and/or stainless steel
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong creativity and product ideation skills
• Understanding of fabrication processes including laser cutting, forming, welding, and finishing
• Ability to balance aesthetics with manufacturability and cost considerations
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Manufacturing or product development experience preferred
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Benefits & Compensation:

• Dental Coverage- premium paid for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
• 100% Company-Paid Medical (High-Deductible) for team member, Payroll deduction for dependents after 60 days
• Buy-Up Copay Medical Plan Option for team member and dependents, Payroll deduction after 60 days
• STD, LTD, Accident, Critical and Life Insurance- payroll deducted after 60 days
• Vision Coverage- payroll deducted after 60 days
• 401K up to 4% match after 60 days
• Virtual Health/Mental Health- Paid for team members and dependents starting date of hire
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Monday-Friday
7am-4pm, on call