Design Engineer

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. 

Rite-Hite is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for the designing of products that meet the criteria set forth, and supporting products after production introduction.

This is a Hybrid role based out of Dubuque, IA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage broad and complex tasks/projects in accordance with the Rite-Hite Stage Gate design process.
• Provide professional leadership to members of the project team.
• Aggressively pursue participation, feedback and concurrences from all sources which have influence on the project.
• Take a leadership role in the development of product requirements, concepts and prototypes.
• Conceptualize designs as relating to product definitions.
• Design parts/products for prototyping/production.
• Perform mathematical verification and modeling of designs.
• Analyze components or systems for design life and performance.
• Write test plans and direct tests to verify analysis.
• Design test stands.
• Develop new product cost estimates with cost accounting.
• Coordinate with suppliers.
• Write purchase specifications.
• Create CAD drawings and models for concepts, prototyping, and testing.
• Review drawings and models for accuracy. 
• Design tooling and fixtures.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to project teams and management as required.
• Support production, customer service, applications, special order engineering and aftermarket engineering.
• Perform failure analysis.
• Visit customer sites as necessary to evaluate and troubleshoot product
• Create or direct engineering change notices and sign for technical acceptance.
• Follow all established procedures, standards and policies.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere.
• Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Manage broad and complex tasks/projects.
• Design and analyze components or systems for design life and performance, failure analysis.
• Write test plans and direct testing.
• Create or direct ECN's.
• Design tooling and fixtures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four year college or university in mechanical engineering; with at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as demonstrated by PE certification.

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.