Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.
What We Offer:Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.
Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.
Job Description:At Rite-Hite, innovation meets practicality. Our engineers design and deliver custom solutions that keep loading docks safe, efficient, and protected. We’re looking for an Associate Engineer (Mechanical) to support the design and quoting of custom seals and shelter products, helping customers get exactly what they need for unique building and application requirements.
What You’ll Do
As an Associate Engineer, you’ll focus primarily on custom product design and quoting for Rite-Hite’s seals and shelters product line. This role blends mechanical design work, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving to turn customer requests into manufacturable, high-quality solutions.
Design & Quoting for Custom Orders
Design and develop custom seals and shelters for customer-specific needs.
Create and update CAD drawings for quotes, concepts, and manufacturing details.
Prepare cost estimates and formal quotations that meet profitability standards.
Review and approve drawings, specifications, and parts lists for accuracy.
Coordinate with customer service, planning, and production to ensure smooth order flow.
Support troubleshooting of mechanical or assembly issues related to special orders.
Cross-Functional Support
Work closely with sales, customer service, and regional managers to clarify customer requirements and ensure accurate designs.
Provide technical guidance on custom applications and installation considerations.
Assist internal teams with understanding special designs and features.
Continuous Improvement & Documentation
Maintain organized design and quote documentation.
Identify opportunities to standardize or streamline frequently requested custom designs.
Participate in meetings and initiatives supporting ongoing engineering improvements.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Proficiency with AutoCAD and mechanical design drafting.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with custom product design or quoting preferred.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) required.
What You Can Expect
You’ll spend most of your time designing and quoting special-order seals and shelters, working closely with teams across engineering, sales, and manufacturing to ensure every custom solution meets Rite-Hite’s high standards. While some exposure to testing or new product development projects may occur, the focus is on creating and supporting customer-driven designs that make an immediate impact.
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What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility.
Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service.
Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive.
Careers
If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
