At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
Are you a mechanical engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems, working hands-on with products, and contributing to designs that improve safety and performance? Join Rite-Hite’s engineering team and help evolve our industry-leading vehicle restraint systems — including our flagship Dok-Lok product line.
This role offers a mix of product design, problem solving, and project-based work, with opportunities to contribute across product improvements, cost initiatives, and new development efforts as our roadmap evolves.
What You’ll DoDesign and develop mechanical and structural components for vehicle restraint systems and related products
Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks (or similar CAD tools)
Support product changes, enhancements, and new development projects across the product lifecycle
Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams to bring designs from concept through release
Select materials and components with consideration for performance, cost, and manufacturability
Participate in prototype builds, testing, and validation activities to ensure designs meet real-world requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction (VAVE) and design optimization
Own small engineering projects or workstreams, helping drive progress from problem definition to solution
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
2–3 years of post-graduation engineering experience in product design, development, or project-based engineering work
Hands-on experience designing metal components and fabricated parts (e.g., machined parts, structural components, weldments, brackets)
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred; Creo or similar acceptable)
Experience working on cross-functional engineering projects — beyond routine ECN-only work
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, detail-oriented engineering mindset
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across disciplines
Experience with moving or mechanical systems (e.g., mechanisms, linkages, actuators, rotating components)
Exposure to new product development (NPD), VAVE, or stage-based project workflows
Experience with testing, validation, test plans, or tools such as DFMEA/FMEA
Familiarity with electromechanical systems or working alongside electrical engineers
Work hands-on with physical products in an R&D and test lab environment
Contribute to a mature but evolving product line with a clear roadmap and room for innovation
Be part of a flexible, collaborative engineering team where responsibilities may vary year to year
Gain exposure to a range of engineering work — from product improvements to early concept support — depending on business needs
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
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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
