Stainless Steel Product Engineer/Designer at ARMI Manufacturing of NWA – Fayetteville, Arkansas

Bring your creativity and engineering expertise to an organization where innovation meets advanced manufacturing. Enjoy competitive pay, 100% company-paid medical and dental, and a 401(k) with up to 4% company match at one of the largest and most advanced manufacturing facilities in Northwest Arkansas.

NXA is seeking a forward-thinking Product Designer – Sheet Metal & Stainless Steel to create, develop, and launch new consumer products made from sheet metal and stainless steel.

Unlike traditional customer-driven design roles, this position exists to build the future product portfolio of NXA. This role blends creativity, market awareness, manufacturable design, and hands-on collaboration to bring original ideas from concept through production.

If you are energized by turning ideas into real, tangible products — and want to see your designs move from sketch to shelf — this role was built for you.

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 Manufacturing operates as its own entity, designing and fabricating custom stainless-steel 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

Product Ideation & Innovation

Design & Engineering Development

Prototyping & Manufacturing Collaboration

Product Launch & Documentation

Continuous Improvement & Portfolio Growth

Requirements

Benefits & Compensation:

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.