Design Drafter: CAD, Lean & Trailer Development

CareerNerds, LLC; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer production through CAD modeling, drawings and engineering documentation. You will work with Sales, Production and Quality to ensure designs meet cost, delivery, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and collaboration, with independent design tasks and escalation of risks as needed. This is a US-based manufacturing environment in Cresco, IA.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills with high attention to drawing accuracy.
• Experience with manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across departments to support product development.

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.

Skills

CAD drafting

Documentation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Design Drafter II level (education/experience)

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer production through CAD modeling, drawings and engineering documentation. You will work with Sales, Production and Quality to ensure designs meet cost, delivery, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and collaboration, with independent design tasks and escalation of risks as needed. This is a US-based manufacturing environment in Cresco, IA.