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.

About the role

This is a Hybrid role based out of Dubuque, IA. The Design Engineer is responsible for designing products that meet specified criteria and supporting products after production introduction.

Responsibilities

• 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 influencing 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 products.
• Create or direct engineering change notices and sign for technical acceptance.
• Follow all established procedures, standards, and policies.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere.
• Execute and support 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, including failure analysis.
• Write test plans and direct testing.
• Create or direct engineering change notices (ECNs).
• Design tooling and fixtures.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.