Design Engineer -Mechanical Engineer

Job Overview

Company Description:

Rite-Hite Corporation, a leader in loading dock and industrial door solutions, is seeking a full-time, Design Engineer for Rite-Hite Doors, Inc. located in Dubuque, IA. This position is responsible for leading efforts in the design, analysis, development, evaluation and prototyping of new and existing product systems. (Includes interface with internal, external or independent resources.) A mechanical engineering degree is required for this position along with a minimum of 2 years of mechanical engineering design experience.

Required Experience:

Rite-Hite sells the best, and we hire the best.  This position requires a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university in mechanical or electrical engineering; with at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as demonstrated by PE certification.

Strong communication skills, product liability awareness, and excellent decision making abilities required. Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.

For more details on responsibilities please review the job description below.

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

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the designing of products that meet the criteria set forth, and supporting products after production introduction.

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

Perform all activities in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Lead engineering sub-teams (as assigned), develop projects schedules and set obtainable goals.

Perform independent design work including electrical and mechanical systems design.

Perform analytical modeling.

Analyze complex components or systems for design life and performance.　

Layout concepts.

Provide sufficient direction for preparation of necessary CAD drawings.

Write test procedures, set up, perform and monitor tests. Collect, reduce, analyze, present test data and draw appropriate conclusions based on the data.

Assist with the organization and maintenance of engineering document files.

Suggest or select materials, components and/or tolerances as appropriate to ensure proper product performance.

Effectively interface with internal contacts such as other engineers, designers, drafters, technicians, manufacturing, purchasing, sales and marketing.

Effectively interface with external contacts such as suppliers for component selection options, sales representatives and customers.

Write purchase specifications which accurately describe necessary product/component performance.

Attend field trips to install/troubleshoot prototype and/or service engineering field models (possible overnight travel).

Support all phases of engineering to ensure projects run smoothly and target dates are met.

Keep current with technology advancements for the purpose of product and manufacturing improvements.

Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Assist in achieving business goals through lead contributions in developing new products and implementing product improvements.

Manage projects to meet schedules and budget performance expectations.

Ensure that product life and reliability goals are met by implementing appropriate test programs and documenting proper product/component specifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
This position requires a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university in mechanical or electrical engineering; with at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience as demonstrated by PE certification.

Strong communication skills, product liability awareness, and excellent decision making abilities required. Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.