CAD Design Drafter for Lean Trailer Manufacturing

Sun Recruiting; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting is seeking a Design Drafter II for our Cresco, IA manufacturing team. You will create CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation to support trailer design, customization, and product development.

You will collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to drive improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost while maintaining scheduling and documentation accuracy. A Lean mindset and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while escalating risks when needed.
• Strong organizational skills with on-time delivery of assigned work.
• Commitment to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to contribute to manufacturability improvements and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support trailer design, customization, and product development activities.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams to support product development.
• Drive improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Ensure designs and documentation comply with company standards and customer requirements.
• Deliver assigned work according to established schedules.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in drawings and engineering documentation.
• Help reduce rework and production disruptions through accurate design support.
• Support customer satisfaction through quality products and responsive design support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Lean practices.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned work.

Skills

CAD

Documentation

Manufacturing

Communication

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Lean

Leadership

Education

Design Drafter II alignment

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Sun Recruiting is seeking a Design Drafter II for our Cresco, IA manufacturing team. You will create CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation to support trailer design, customization, and product development.

You will collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to drive improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost while maintaining scheduling and documentation accuracy. A Lean mindset and ability to work independently are essential.