Trailer CAD Designer & Design Drafting Specialist

Key People; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Cresco, IA is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, documentation, and product development. You will collaborate across Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to ensure timely, accurate designs that meet customer requirements.

In this role, you will drive manufacturability and cost improvements, participate in design reviews, and contribute to Lean initiatives while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with manufacturing and aluminum fabrication processes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and escalate risks when needed.
• Good organizational skills and ability to meet schedules.

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.
• Ensure designs and documentation meet standards and customer requirements.
• Deliver work on established schedules and maintain drawing accuracy.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.
• Contribute to Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

CAD

Technical documentation

Detail oriented

Manufacturing knowledge

Independent work with escalation

Education

Design Drafter II level education

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Key People in Cresco, IA is seeking a Design Drafter II to support trailer manufacturing through CAD design, documentation, and product development. You will collaborate across Sales, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to ensure timely, accurate designs that meet customer requirements.

In this role, you will drive manufacturability and cost improvements, participate in design reviews, and contribute to Lean initiatives while maintaining high quality and safety standards.