Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Ritz-Craft is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Drafting Engineer to join our Eastern Division Engineering Team. This role is integral to the successful design, coordination, and production of custom modular residential projects from concept through fabrication.

The Drafting Engineer plays a critical role in developing and coordinating comprehensive drawing packages-including schematic designs, production drawing sets, shop drawings, and fabrication details-while collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. This position blends technical drafting expertise with problem-solving, innovation, and a strong understanding of modular construction methodology.

If you are energized by collaboration, precision, and building smarter through off-site construction, we invite you to explore a career with us.

Primary Responsibilities & Core Skillset

• Preparation and development of 2D/3D shop drawings in accordance with Ritz-Craft standards.
• Utilize Industry standards, Ritz-Craft design standards, and Ritz-Craft production standards for all HUD/MOD/COM projects assigned.
• Work closely with 3rd party design and regulatory professionals for successful project collaboration.
• Maintaining accurate records of drawings and details throughout projects' lifecycle.
• Lead interaction with others in a team environment: Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Sales, Customers, and the production teams with clear skills and focus for project success wherever possible and applicable.
• Preparation of material orders as required through scheduling within the model to share with Operations as needed and requested.
• Offer design ideas and suggestions based on the client's needs and input where applicable.
• Knowledge of current industry standards, software trends, and design applications and programs are preferred.

Experience

• CAD workflow understanding and application a must
• 2 years minimum hands-on experience in CAD software applications and professional use
• Recommended 2 years working experience in the modular industry with relevant knowledge of architectural and commercial building construction practices and offsite construction
• Relevant knowledge of Architecture, Architectural Drafting, Engineering Technology, Fabrication or equivalent
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Strong communication skills and team focus
• Ability to interact with all levels of the company
• Ability to drive projects to successful completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experienced software knowledge and use of Revit and AutoCAD together for cross functional teams
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process a plus
• Knowledge of modular systems and architectural design a plus
• Knowledge of Navisworks, BIM360 products, Lumion, Chief Architect, BricsCAD, Tekla, Procore, Solidworks, and Sketchup also a plus

Company Details

Ritz-Craft is the largest family-owned, off-site, modular home manufacturer in the United States. Although our company is large in size and reach, our core focus is on our People, Partnerships, & Performance (PPP), and remains family focused with our 3rd generation of leadership at the helm. Our offsite construction process can produce efficient repetitive builds and/or fully custom homes, all in an environmentally controlled atmosphere, decreasing costly environmental impacts onsite, and increasing quality in both workmanship & material storage through our strategic partnership in projects. Our family of companies includes both residential and commercial volumetric modular construction offerings, a full commercial transportation division, a competitive wholesale building products distribution center, a semi-custom cabinet company, and a fine dining and accommodations venue at the Rusty Rail.

Benefits

In addition to quality and safe working conditions, competitive wages, and employee career growth opportunities, we offer a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits encourage our employees and their families to build a lifelong relationship with us.

• Affordable Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Performance-Based Bonus Eligibility - Earn additional incentive pay based on your individual performance and achievement of goals-equivalent to an extra $3.50 to $5.60 per hour on top of your base rate.

All candidates are subject to a background check, drug screen, and reference checks

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