CAD Design Drafter – Lean Manufacturing & Product Dev

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. seeks a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, customization, and product development while preserving high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

You will create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation, collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams, participate in design reviews, and drive manufacturability and cost improvements while upholding customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with the Design Drafter II role level.
• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills with attention to drawing accuracy.
• Experience supporting trailer design and manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering docs.
• Support trailer design, customization, and product development activities.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering change processes.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams.
• Drive improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and customer requirements.
• Deliver work on established schedules with high drawing accuracy.
• Reduce rework and production disruptions through accurate design support.
• Support customer satisfaction through quality products and responsive design support.
• Contribute to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate ownership and escalate risks when needed.
• Demonstrate increasing technical leadership and collaboration.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Technical documentation

Communication

Independent work

Organization

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Design Drafter II level

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. seeks a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, customization, and product development while preserving high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

You will create and maintain CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation, collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams, participate in design reviews, and drive manufacturability and cost improvements while upholding customer requirements.