Associate Mechanical Engineer

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture, sale, service and installation of loading dock equipment, vehicle restraints, high speed doors, high volume, low speed fans and much more - all design to improve industrial safety, security, productivity, design, environmental control, and energy consumption. Due to extensive growth, Rite-Hite has an opening for an entry-level Associate Engineer at our new headquarters in Milwaukee's Fifth Ward. The full job description and experience requirements are listed below. We provide a competitive base salary, bonus, full comprehensive benefits, 401K + match, profit sharing, on-site gym, free lunch and secure parking. Other details of the package will be disclosed throughout the interviewing process. We will consider a recent graduate (within the last few years) and December 2024 or May 2025 graduates. Please apply via Rite-Hite's career website. If you are selected for an initial interview, you will review a message from Rite-Hite's "in-house" talent acquisition team.

The Associate Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) is responsible for the design of products that meet the criteria set forth, support of production to manufacture those products, and support products after production introduction.

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

• Perform independent design work including hydraulics, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems design.
• Perform analytical modeling.
• Analyze components or systems for design life and performance.
• Layout concepts.
• Write engineering change notices (ECNs)
• Update and maintain Enterprise One MRP system
• Create CAD drawings for concepts, prototyping, testing and production utilizing AutoCAD (Electrical) and/or Solidworks (Mechanical)
• Write test procedures, set up, perform 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.
• Develop cost and quotations for representatives per internal requests for quotes.
• Design special products to meet quoted requirements.
• Support production, customer service, and applications.
• Create all necessary documentation for production of special products, including production drawings, and Bills of Materials.
• Suggest or select materials, components and/or tolerances as appropriate to ensure product performance.
• Interface with internal contacts such as engineering team members, manufacturing and purchasing.
• Interface with external contacts such as suppliers for component selection options, and customers.
• Write purchase specifications.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE SECTION

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Mechanical, Structural or Electrical engineering or Engineering Technology

• Equivalent combination of education and experience as demonstrated by PE certification.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision-making abilities.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and MRP systems
• Proficient with AutoCAD (Electrical)
• Proficient with Solidworks (Mechanical)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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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.

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.