Design Drafter: CAD & Lean Manufacturing for Trailers

Scalable Sourcing; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalable Sourcing in Cresco, IA is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, documentation, and product development. You will help ensure high quality, cost efficiency, on-time delivery, and safety in all design work while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes, along with opportunities to mentor and lead smaller design tasks as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Proven CAD modeling and engineering documentation abilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and escalate risks when needed.
• Solid organizational skills with on-time delivery focus.
• 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.
• Drive improvements in manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure designs meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Deliver work according to established schedules.
• Maintain high accuracy in drawings and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

CAD

Documentation

Manufacturing knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership potential

Quality awareness

Education

Design Drafter II level

Job description

Scalable Sourcing in Cresco, IA is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, documentation, and product development. You will help ensure high quality, cost efficiency, on-time delivery, and safety in all design work while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes, along with opportunities to mentor and lead smaller design tasks as the team grows.