Engineering Drafting Technician

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Job Title: 

Engineering Drafting Technician

Posting Start Date: 

10/7/25

Division: 

Windsor Windows

Posting Area: 

Engineering + Maintenance

Job Location: 

West Des Moines, IA

Windsor Windows & Doors, a
division of Woodgrain
, manufactures wood, vinyl and cellular PVC windows and patio doors.  We specialize in designing and crafting quality products to the customer's exact specifications.  With manufacturing facilities in Iowa and North Carolina, our products are sold throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Windsor Windows & Doors aspires to be the window company that is Easy To Do Business With.  This means that we strive to provide superior service, meet the highest of standards, adapt to changing market conditions, and exceed customer's expectations.  We are committed to building quality products and building lasting relationships within the residential construction industry.

We have been successful because of the diligence and hard work of our people, and the employees are recognized as the company's most important asset.  It is our mission to create a workplace where people feel supported, encouraged, valued, and respected.

Employment Type:
Hourly FT

Work Environment:
Monday – Friday

Job Summary:

Provide accurate and timely CAD drawings, documentation, and product information to support internal teams and external customers. This role ensures product specifications are properly captured, communicated, and maintained across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing functions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and manage 2D and 3D part and assembly drawings using AutoCAD and other CAD platforms.

• Revise and maintain all technical drawings to reflect engineering changes or manufacturing feedback.

• Prepare specialized elevation and alignment drawings to support production (e.g., grille or architectural integration).

• Manage digital and physical drawing file control, ensuring version accuracy and accessibility.

• Produce assembly specification drawings and architectural trace files as required.

• Support product questions and technical requests from customers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

• Distribute approved and updated drawings to relevant departments and production areas.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Design Engineer or Department Manager.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology or related field

• 1-3 years of experience in a drafting or CAS technician role

• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD; familiarity with Inventor, SolidWorks or Revit preferred

Additional Skills:

• Experience with PDM (Product Data Management) or document control systems.

• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical office environment.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings