Design Engineer (Mechanical)

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Design Engineer (Mechanical)

**Rite Hite Corp**

1 Positions

ID: JR101572

Posted On 09/24/2025

**Job Overview**

**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, we’re known for creating industry-leading solutions that keep warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities running safely and efficiently.

As a **Design Engineer** , you'll work directly with our products.

Within this role, you'll focus on our high-performance industrial door systems—products designed to meet the toughest operational demands in the field.

This role is ideal for a mechanical-minded engineer who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle—from concept and modeling to testing, validation, and production support.

You’ll join a collaborative, innovation-driven team focused on delivering reliable, real-world solutions with lasting impact.

**What You’ll Do**

+ Design and develop mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for industrial door products
+ Create 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings for prototyping and production
+ Perform mechanical analysis, calculations, and modeling to validate product design
+ Develop and execute product test plans; analyze results and refine designs as needed
+ Participate in failure analysis and continuous product improvement efforts
+ Collaborate with internal teams (manufacturing, quality, service, sourcing) and external suppliers
+ Design and support tooling, fixtures, and test stands for manufacturing and R&D use
+ Write and manage engineering change notices (ECNs) and maintain documentation in the MRP system
+ Support production and field service teams with technical expertise and product insights

**What You’ll Bring**

+ Bachelor’s degree in **Mechanical Engineering** or related field
+ 2+ years of experience in mechanical product design or development
+ Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
+ Strong mechanical aptitude, particularly in structural design and moving mechanisms
+ Experience with mechanical testing, failure analysis, and product validation
+ Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams
+ Familiarity with manufacturing processes and working with suppliers
+ PE certification is a plus, but not required

**Why Join Rite-Hite?**

+ Be part of a focused product group within a leading industrial manufacturer
+ Work on innovative mechanical products with real-world safety and performance impact
+ Join a collaborative, engineering-first culture where your work is seen and valued
+ Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career opportunities
+ Build products used by Fortune 500 companies around the globe

**Ready to design products that matter?

Apply today.**

**Additional Job Information:**

Primary Contact

11661

Dawn Sheffer

,

563-587-6047

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-589-2764

Fax

dsheffer@ritehite.com

Email

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**Job Details**

Categories

Architecture/Engineering/Drafting
Manufacturing
Sales/Service

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1217

Job REQ #

JR101572

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250924

End Date

20251121

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Rite Hite Corp

**About the Company**

RITE-HITE® Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, is an industry leader in the manufacture and sale of loading dock and materials-handling products designed for maximum safety, productivity, and reduced operating costs.

RITE-HITE first rose to prominence as a manufacturer of loading dock equipment with an original product line that consisted primarily of loading dock levelers and vehicle restraint systems.

However, with its 1991 acquisition of FROMMELT(TM) Industries, Dubuque, Iowa, RITE-HITE's lineup of dock products was significantly broadened to include industrial power doors, cooler/freezer doors, and dock seals and shelters.

Recognizing the need of its customers and an industry's shift toward a preventive maintenance philosophy, RITE-HITE has a separate division dedicated solely to aftermarket sales and service.

The family-owned corporation was founded in 1965 by Arthur K.

White, father of RITE-HITE president, Michael White.

The company has historically placed a strong emphasis on research and development, leading to new products that pioneer the loading dock industry.

In its early years, RITE-HITE established itself as a manufacturer of loading dock equipment of unequalled quality - and that reputation holds true today.

A 12-month guarantee of customer satisfaction is standard on all RITE-HITE products sold.

After 30 years, RITE-HITE Corporation remains a leading producer of loading dock and materials-handling products that provide solutions to maximize dock and warehouse safety and productivity.

RITE-HITE employs approximately 1600, and maintains more than 30 representative organizations at over 100 different locations throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rite-Hite Corporation is a very family friendly, flexible employer with a pleasant, air conditioned, clean work environment.

We are experiencing dyamic growth and have added a second shift manufacturing shift to help us meet our ever growing business demands.

We offer competitive pay with an attractive benefit package.

We provide paid on the job training for our entry level manufacturing associate positions with great advancement opportunities.

Apply today to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.

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