Design Drafter

Talent Solutions Partners; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners seeks a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing in Cresco, IA. You will create CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation, while aligning with quality, cost, delivery, and safety standards.

Work with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams to drive manufacturability and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and growing technical leadership within a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills with attention to drawing accuracy.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Ability to work independently while escalating risks when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver on schedule.
• Commitment to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

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 accuracy in drawings and documentation.
• Support customer satisfaction through quality products and responsive design support.
• Contribute to Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAD design

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Aluminum fabrication processes

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Lean manufacturing

Leadership potential

Education

Education aligned with Design Drafter II

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD)

Job description

Join a high-performance manufacturing team where product design, manufacturing support, and continuous improvement are key to success. The Design Drafter will support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, customization, and product development while helping maintain high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

Duties:

• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, Bills of Materials (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 successful product development and manufacturing.
• 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 and effective design support.
• Support customer satisfaction through quality products and responsive design support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned work.
• Make independent decisions within assigned responsibilities while appropriately escalating business and technical risks.
• Demonstrate increasing levels of technical leadership, collaboration, mentoring, and organizational influence consistent with the role level.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills, with a high level of attention to detail and drawing accuracy.
  Knowledge of manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when business or technical risks should be escalated.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to consistently deliver assigned work on schedule.
• Ability to identify opportunities to reduce rework and production disruptions through accurate and effective design support.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to supporting quality products and customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to contribute to improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Demonstrates increasing levels of technical leadership, collaboration, mentoring, and organizational influence consistent with the role level.

Education & Experience:

• Education and experience requirements aligned with the Design Drafter II role level.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment supporting high-performance trailer production.
• Work requires collaboration with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and other departments.
• Must maintain appropriate attention to quality, cost, delivery, and safety requirements.

Disclaimer:

Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.