Job Description
Job Overview:
Company Description:
Rite-Hite is a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of loading dock equipment and industrial doors. Our products and services are the envy of the industry, and are fueling strong growth for our company world wide. Rite-Hite is seeking a full-time, Design Mechanical Engineer for Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures Corporation located in Dubuque, IA.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the designing of products that meet the criteria set forth, and supporting products after production introduction.
Required Experience:
Rite-Hite makes top quality products and hires the most qualified employees to contribute to that. Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in mechanical or industrial engineering and at least 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience as demonstrated by PE certification is required.
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.
DESIGN ENGINEER FULL 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.
Manage broad and complex tasks/projects in accordance with the Rite-Hite 5-phase design process.
Provide professional leadership to members of the project team.
Develop project budgets, manage budgets and reports regularly.
Aggressively pursue participation, feedback and concurrences from all sources which have influence on the project.
Take a leadership role in the development of product definitions, product 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.
Review drawings for correctness.
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.
Create or direct engineering change notices and sign for technical acceptance.
Follow all established procedures, standards and policies.
Maintain a professional working atmosphere.
Responsible for executing and supporting 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, failure analysis.
Write test plans and direct testing.
Create or direct ECN's.
Design tooling and fixtures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As assigned per project.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) 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.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, although production support and work with technicians in production development area may require work in "loud" environment.
