Job Description

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 Draftsperson

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

Design and develop heavy-duty trailer components and systems using 3D modeling software.

Collaborate with the Production Manager, Drafting Manger, 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:

careers@ccmfg.ca

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