Custom Product Drafter I

andersen; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company match

Profit sharing

Medical, dental and vision coverage

FSAs / HSA

Job summary

Andersen Corporation provides a CAD-focused role dedicated to creating and updating product drawings for manufacturing, vendors, and customers. The position emphasizes responding to inquiries and maintaining best practices across CAD projects.

The candidate should bring experience in drafting, strong CAD skills and familiarity with 3D modeling tools, plus a customer-oriented approach to support effective design delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree in drafting or related field with 1–3 years of drafting experience or a high school diploma with 2–5 years of drafting experience.
• Expert level CAD and 3D modeling software experience is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong data comprehension and customer-focus skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify CAD models for delivery partners and customers, ensuring standards and best practices are followed.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, RTQ&E, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Suppliers and customers to define requirements and provide timely solutions.
• Engage with manufacturing, vendors, delivery partners and end users to discuss process flow and product issues.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and graphically, to facilitate customer understanding and satisfaction with CAD solutions.
• Stay current with CAD and architectural technologies and apply them to CAD support services.
• Review KPIs and suggest improvements as needed.

Skills

CAD expertise

3D modeling software

Customer focus

MS Office

Education

Associate of Science in Drafting

HS Diploma with drafting experience

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling software

Job description

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.

Our portfolio of brands - Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ - is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.

Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Create and modify CAD models for the needs of delivery partners and customers. Ensure expected standards and best practices are being followed during model creation. Responds to customer/delivery partner requests/inquiries.

POSITION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies CAD expertise and knowledge in the creation and delivery of product drawings for use by manufacturing, vendors, delivery partners and end use customers. Anticipates and recommends options or solutions to meet customer needs.
• Works closely with Customer Service Representatives, RTQ&E, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Suppliers and customers to define requirements and provide timely and accurate solutions.
• Engages in contact with manufacturing, vendors, delivery partners and end use customers to discuss process flow and product issues.
• Conducts effective verbal and graphical communications to facilitate customer understanding of, and satisfaction with, the product solutions presented within Customer Experience and CAD teams.
• Stays abreast of current CAD and architectural technologies and prioritizes their application to Andersen's CAD support services. May develop or maintain programming related to CAD software automation features.
• Review key performance indicators and recommend adjustments.

POSITION MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate of Science Degree with a minimum of 1- 3 years' experience in drafting or related area of work.
• High School Diploma with a minimum of 2-5 years' experience in drafting or related work.
• Technical Skills: Expert level CAD and 3D modeling software experience.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools, information/data comprehension.
• Customer orientation and advocacy, flexibility, results orientation, self-development capability, tolerance of ambiguity.

POSITION NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in an engineering or research environment acquired through a course of specialized study (typically, a two-year degree program) or equivalent on the job training.
• Strong interest and basic aptitude to work in a technical or scientific field.

COMPENSATION:

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc.

PAY RANGE:

$27.45 - $39.75

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package - a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member's wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we're proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing*
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

*For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.

PROFIT SHARING:

In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

EEOC EMPLOYER:

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of a