Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Rite-Hite Company
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
195 S. Rite-Hite Way (Show on map)
Dec 16, 2025
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. 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. 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.