Design Drafter: CAD, Lean Manufacturing & Product Development

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II for a high-performance trailer manufacturing environment in Cresco, IA. The role focuses on CAD design, engineering documentation, and collaboration across Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to deliver quality, cost-efficient trailer components.

You will create and maintain CAD models, BOMs, support design reviews, drive manufacturability improvements, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills with high attention to drawing accuracy.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Ability to work independently while escalating business or technical risks when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver work on schedule.
• Ability to reduce rework and production disruptions through accurate design support.
• Customer-focused approach with commitment to quality products and customer satisfaction.
• Commitment to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to contribute to manufacturability, quality, and cost improvements.
• Demonstrates growing technical leadership and collaboration within the role level.

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 to support 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 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

Detail precision

Lean manufacturing

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II for a high-performance trailer manufacturing environment in Cresco, IA. The role focuses on CAD design, engineering documentation, and collaboration across Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to deliver quality, cost-efficient trailer components.

You will create and maintain CAD models, BOMs, support design reviews, drive manufacturability improvements, and ensure compliance with standards.