Designer/Drafter
Riggins Company
Date: 1 week ago
City: Hampton, VA
Contract type: Full time
About Us
Riggins Company is a leading custom design and manufacturing company dedicated to creating high-quality,
precision-driven solutions for a wide variety of industries. We specialize in bringing innovative designs to life,
offering our clients the highest standards of craftsmanship and service. Our customers include the US Navy,
Commercial and Naval Shipyards, and Petrochemical Companies. We are looking for a skilled Drafter/Designer to
join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued success.
Job Description
As a Drafter/Designer at Riggins, you will play a key role in transforming customer concepts and requirements into
detailed designs for manufacturing. Your expertise in drafting and design will be essential in ensuring our projects
are executed accurately and efficiently, from initial concepts to finalized technical drawings.
Key Responsibilities
Riggins Company is a leading custom design and manufacturing company dedicated to creating high-quality,
precision-driven solutions for a wide variety of industries. We specialize in bringing innovative designs to life,
offering our clients the highest standards of craftsmanship and service. Our customers include the US Navy,
Commercial and Naval Shipyards, and Petrochemical Companies. We are looking for a skilled Drafter/Designer to
join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued success.
Job Description
As a Drafter/Designer at Riggins, you will play a key role in transforming customer concepts and requirements into
detailed designs for manufacturing. Your expertise in drafting and design will be essential in ensuring our projects
are executed accurately and efficiently, from initial concepts to finalized technical drawings.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of custom designs.
- Assist in product development from concept to completion.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant safety, quality, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with engineers and clients to refine design specifications and ensure the product meets both
- Review and modify designs as necessary based on feedback.
- Produce accurate technical drawings and models of individual parts for manufacturing processes.
- Maintain organized documentation and design records.
- Troubleshoot design issues and provide innovative solutions.
- Proven experience as a drafter/designer, preferably in a custom design or manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software (AutoCAD and Inventor).
- Strong knowledge of design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to produce 1st time quality designs and drawings.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, engineers, and production teams.
- A degree or certification in Drafting, Design, or a related field.
- 3 - 5 years minimum relevant experience.
- Understanding of GD&T.
- Experience in Microsoft Office products Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
- Experience in lofting.
- Experience in developing 2D cutting files for CNC metal cutting purposes.
- Experience in heavy structural steel welded designs.
- Experience in CVN and Submarine structural design and drafting.
- Experience in ASME Code heat exchanger and pressure vessel design.
- Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Collaborative, innovative, and friendly work environment.
- Industry leading benefit package.
- Work with a passionate team on exciting, custom projects.
- Culture of caring, a sense of family, continuous improvement, and a fun place to work.
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