Design Drafter II: CAD, Lean Mfg & Trailer Innovation

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, customization, and product development. You will help maintain high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety in a high-performance plant environment.

Responsibilities include creating CAD models, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams to drive manufacturability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CAD proficiency and meticulous drawing accuracy.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Problem-solving and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to escalate risks appropriately.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset.

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 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

CAD proficiency

Technical docs

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Independent worker

Education

Design Drafter II level requirements

Tools

CAD software

Engineering docs

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, customization, and product development. You will help maintain high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety in a high-performance plant environment.

Responsibilities include creating CAD models, participating in design reviews, and collaborating with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality teams to drive manufacturability and continuous improvement.