Product Designer - Tank

Find Your Opportunity•Fargo, ND

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Designer – Tank leads the design and detailing of steel storage tanks, including aboveground, underground, and specialty configurations. The role creates and manages 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings using CAD software, with Inventor preferred, and ensures designs comply with relevant industry standards and customer and project requirements. It collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, project, sales, estimating, and project management teams to optimize designs for performance, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability, and supports custom proposals and design feasibility. This position provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior drafters, reviews and approves drafting work, leads training initiatives, and contributes to drafting resources and documentation. It supports drafting standards, templates, workflows, design reviews, and continuous improvement. The role also assists with fabrication and field issues, monitors project progress and schedules, coordinates priorities with sales and production, reports weekly to the Drafting Manager, and helps maintain project schedules and quality. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with hours varying based on business demands. The listed pay rate is $74,000–$81,000+ depending on experience, with a full benefit package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
7+ years of experience in drafting and product development, focused on steel storage tanks or similar fabricated steel structures.
Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes, welding, and tank construction standards.
Demonstrated experience mentoring or training others.
Leadership skills, including the ability to assign tasks and rely on others’ results.
Strong communication, organization, and project coordination skills.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Understanding of algebra and trigonometry, and ability to perform mathematical equations using various units of measurement.
Detail-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and able to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to apply manufacturing tools and methods, including design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).
Ability to proactively solve work-related problems and focus on achieving predetermined results.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products.
Proficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, and in PDM systems.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards, including API 650/620, UL 142/58, AWWA D100, and ASME.
Experience with ERP systems and BOM management.
Knowledge of structural analysis principles, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
Ability to maintain project schedules and quality and to perform duties professionally.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Design Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Inventor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and detailing of aboveground, underground, and specialty steel storage tanks.
Create and manage 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings using CAD software.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and customer and project requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams to optimize tank designs for performance, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability.
Develop and apply tolerance analysis methods.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior drafters in drafting techniques and tank design principles.
Review and approve drafting work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company and industry standards.
Lead training initiatives and contribute to internal drafting resources and documentation.
Support the evolution of drafting standards, templates, and workflows for steel tank design.
Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement efforts across the product development process.
Work with sales, estimating, and project management teams on custom tank proposals and design feasibility.
Help resolve fabrication and field issues through design updates and technical support.
Apply expertise in the detailing process and production requirements to maintain project schedules and quality.
Detail and check shop drawings in accordance with TNS QMS and department requirements.
Coordinate project priorities with sales and production to assist with workload scheduling.
Assist in monitoring drafters’ project progress, schedules, and performance.
Report necessary information to the Drafting Manager weekly.
Maintain prompt and dependable attendance and perform other duties as assigned.