Are you passionate about heavy machinery, fabricated steel, and designing products that actually get built? At Cross Country Manufacturing, you won’t be designing parts that live only on a screen, you’ll see your ideas roll out the door as rugged, hard-working trailers used across construction and aggregate industries.
We are a growing, innovative manufacturer of heavy-duty on- and off-road trailers, known for quality, durability, and attention to detail. To keep pushing our products forward, we’re expanding our in-house drafting and design team and looking for a Production Drafter who wants hands-on experience, ownership of projects, and room to grow.
If you enjoy blending design, manufacturability, and real-world problem solving, this role offers a rare opportunity to work closely with production, engineering & design, and customers from concept to completion.
Why You’ll Want This Role
· See the full lifecycle – take products from early concepts through production and continuous improvement.
· Hand-on manufacturing exposure – collaborate directly with production and occasionally get on the shop floor to perform root cause analysis.
· Real influence – your design decisions directly impact cost, quality, and usability.
· Variety & growth – work with our third-party design firm in new product development, design improvements, and evolving changes.
· Supportive, creative environment – a growing company that promotes from within and invests in learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Collaborate with the Production Manager and third-party design firm, and plan personnel to define product and structural requirements.
· Analyze manufacturability, cost, weight, and performance to optimize designs.
· Improve existing designs based on production feedback and performance data.
· Participate in new product launches and ongoing R&D initiatives.
· Create and maintain:
- Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Weldments and cut lists
- Accurate, production-ready drawings
· Work directly with production teams to identify issues and redesign for better functionality and efficiency.
· Assist in selecting cost-effective components aligned with manufacturing capabilities and inventory.
· Review production reports and collaborate with third-party design firm.
What We’re Looking For
· Relevant work experience
· Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred – training available for the right candidate)
· Strong understanding of or interest in manufacturing and fabricated steel design
· Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
· Comfortable communicating with both office and production teams
· Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
· Adaptable, curious, and motivated to grow with an expanding company
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Assets (but not required):
· Post-secondary education
· Hands-on metalworking or shop experience
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
· Experience working with heavy equipment or structural steel
Grow With Us
Cross Country Manufacturing offers more than a job, we offer the chance to build a long-term career designing products that matter. You’ll gain broad experience, expand your technical skillset, and be supported by a team that values innovation, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Morden, MB R6M 2G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- AutoCAD: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
