Design Drafter II - CAD, Lean & Trailer Design

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, and product development. You will help maintain high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

The role involves creating and maintaining CAD models and BOMs, collaborating with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to drive manufacturability improvements and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD and documentation skills with high drawing accuracy.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly across teams and solve problems.
• Capable of working independently while escalating risks when needed.
• Shows Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset.
• Delivers work on schedule with attention to cost and quality.

Responsibilities

• 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

CAD drafting

Technical docs

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Independent work

Manufacturing & aluminum

Education

Design Drafter II education level

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, engineering documentation, and product development. You will help maintain high standards for quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

The role involves creating and maintaining CAD models and BOMs, collaborating with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to drive manufacturability improvements and ensure compliance with customer requirements.