Design Engineer (Mechanical)

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 :

Are you a creative problem-solver who thrives on transforming ideas into tangible solutions? Join our engineering team and help design the next generation of high-performance vehicle restraints-like our flagship Dok-Lok-products that set the industry standard for safety, reliability, and innovation.

As a Design Engineer, you'll lead the design and development of mechanical systems that push boundaries in functionality, efficiency, and user experience. You'll collaborate closely with product management and cross-functional partners to bring bold ideas from concept to reality-whether improving existing designs or pioneering entirely new solutions .

What You'll Do

Lead mechanical and structural design efforts to enhance performance, reliability, and user value across our restraint systems and related products.

Use advanced modeling and analysis tools to validate concepts, optimize performance, and accelerate innovation.

Translate innovative ideas into real-world solutions using CAD for design, prototyping, and iterative testing.

Select materials and components that balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.

Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and product management to ensure seamless product launches.

Support prototype builds, testing, and field validation, ensuring designs perform in real-world conditions.

Collaborate with engineers and designers, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

Champion continuous improvement, streamlining design processes while driving innovation.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field).

At least two years of experience in product design, development, or engineering.

Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

A passion for innovation-constantly curious, always improving.

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Familiarity with data analysis tools and standard engineering software.

Experience in generative design, AI, or machine learning is a plus.

An entrepreneurial or product development background is highly valued.

Preferred : electrical experience such as PLC programming, embedded systems, or software / firmware development.

Why You'll Love It Here

You'll be part of a team that values curiosity, creativity, and forward thinking. Your designs will directly impact products trusted by thousands of facilities worldwide. From the iconic Dok-Lok to future restraint innovations, your work will help define the next generation of industrial safety solutions.

If you're ready to engineer what's next, we'd love to meet you.

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