Engineering Jobs in Butler, WI

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.

We're seeking a motivated and technically skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to collaborate with our engineering teams in planning, designing, and executing robust QA strategies for software and IoT connectivity. This role ensures adherence to quality standards across all in-house and cloud-configured products.

This position will be responsible for establishing and enforcing standards that ensure high quality is delivered within area of assigned responsibilities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design and execute comprehensive manual and automated test cases to ensure product reliability.

* Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and automation frameworks for maximum test coverage and efficiency.

* Identify, document, and track bugs using issue-tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution.

* Collaborate with developers to resolve issues efficiently.

* Develop performance, security, and other specialized testing.

* Collaborate with development and product teams to clarify requirements and improve product testability.

* Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

* Mentor teammates on testing methodologies and best practices.

* Provide clear reporting on project status, testing progress, and areas of improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* 3-5 years of experience in software testing, QA engineering, or software development.

* Proficiency with webdriver tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).

* Proficiency with API testing tools (Postman, Fiddler).

* Strong scripting and programming skills.

* Experience with SQL and database schema design.

* Proficiency with issue tracking and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Git).

* Ability to analyze requirements and create testable specifications.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

* Familiarity with TypeScript, Python, or other object-oriented languages.

* Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.

* Experience mentoring or training team members on testing methodologies.

* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

* Familiarity with Performance testing tools (k6, Locust).

* Familiarity with Security testing tools (OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).

Why Join Rite-Hite Digital Solutions?

The right candidate will be:

• A tenacious advocate for customer value.
• A curious explorer of what our software can do, beyond the written requirements.
• A meticulous, detailed reporter on the story of product quality.

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.

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer is responsible for the support of new and existing products. This support may include, but is not limited to, product development, prototype generation, laboratory testing and problem solving, from concept to production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees work to satisfy the customer. Each department has expected core responsibilities, but these responsibilities do not define us. Rather, they simply provide a starting point where we work to satisfy the customer, and continuously improve ourselves, others, and the organization.

· Responsible for understanding the customer’s technical scope of work and delivering designs that meet or exceed expectations.

· Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, data, drawings and models to determine design factors as well as tolerancing.

· Uses computer aided design tools for two- and three-dimensional magnetic analysis, computation fluid analysis, structural finite element analysis to develop and optimize designs.

· Designs for manufacturability

· Uses lab equipment such as force testers, multimeters, flow meters and environmental chambers to ensure products exceed customer requirements.

· Uses hand tool, soldering tools, and presses to build prototypes and customer evaluations

· Participates and/or leads design reviews and records meeting notes and lessons learned.

· Evaluates and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases to ensure compliance with both internal and external specifications and standards.

· Controls drawings, models, and other applicable documents.

· Shall utilize and improve engineering tools with the goal of creating and following consistent processes that ends with a predictable result. Examples of tools include Phase-Gate, FMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Change process, Tolerance Stack-up Calculations, Force Balances, Design for Manufacturing tools, Design Verification Plans, Process Validation, Capability Studies, Measurement System Evaluations, Quality Management and Production Part Approval Processes.

· Support sales staff by providing technical data to present to customers.

· Interface with other departments within and external customers and suppliers.

· Follows policies and procedures according to Quality Management System.

· All other duties as assigned.

Design Engineer

Behavioral

· Must have the potential to advance to Sr Design Engineer

· Proactive on tasks (Completes in a timely manner, uses tools to track task)

· Responsible (demonstrate that others can trust you)

· Demonstrates that he or she can be part of a solution (both technical and behavioral)

· Good verbal and written skills, in both a technical and non-technical environment

Demonstrated Competence:

· Good mechanical aptitude, and working knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, etc.), coatings/finishes, and hardware.

· Good working knowledge of different manufacturing processes; CNC, injection molding, welding, turning, milling, etc.

· Good working knowledge of spring design

· Ability to support customer meetings and work directly with customers on design-related tasks.

· Ability to work with suppliers as it relates to prototype builds and associated changes and corrections.

· Able to design product(s) with input from others on lessons learned and best practices.

· Tends to work on projects, and not programs involving multiple designs and products.

· Participates in Root Cause analysis, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Corrective Actions and other Quality activities.

· Understands the Cost of Goods (COGS) and how design impacts the material and manufacturing costs.

· Identifies design constraints and works with internal and external resources to resolve the constraints.

· Understands and utilizes all applicable processes and procedures.

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree (BS) from an accredited college or university in an Engineering related field or acceptable type and amount of work experience in a design role.

· 1-year design experience.

· Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products with a strong working knowledge of Excel.

· Demonstrated knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D Modeling software.

· Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and other AIAG procedures preferred.

· Experience with magnetic analyses, computation fluid dynamics and finite element analysis preferred.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer will work at a technical expertise level involving process development fundamentals that support corrections/improvements/risk management. The engineer will also develop and execute plans to continuously improve and optimize product quality and process yield by evaluating new materials, processes, and equipment.

The ideal candidate would have experience in a Lean Transformation and be proficient in deploying tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Fishbone diagrams, RCA, Control Charts, Gemba Boards, OEE, Gemba walks, 5S, A3 reporting, and other methodologies to mitigate waste TIM WOOD.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage implementation of new products and product revisions for assigned projects.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing process-related continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure all process developments and improvements meet the Quality Management System requirements.
• Create working drawings/digital files/CNC programming as necessary.
• Engage with the appropriate personnel to identify and resolve corrective/preventative actions to address quality, technical, and manufacturing issues.
• Project Management – Accurate development, research, planning, timely delivery, and reporting for all project deliverables.
• Keep current on new developments and technologies in assigned disciplines and proactively present new ‘Best Practice’ methodologies, procedures, processes, and equipment to the company.
• Utilize various business software programs to create new and edit existing manufacturing floor work orders; update process standards; and analyze, troubleshoot, and trend historical process equipment and production data.
• Led the Lean Kaizen and Six Sigma teams as necessary to increase production efficiency and reduce cost.
• Work with outside vendors to develop new equipment and implement modifications to existing equipment.
• Work closely with operations (including but not limited to maintenance and supply chain) daily to support the entire production floor through continuous improvements to processes and equipment and clear and concise communication with line leaders and production personnel.
• Lead the implementation of engineering changes at the operations level. Coordinate changeovers for materials and processes. Update PFMEA, QCP, and work instructions to ensure quality.
• Perform root cause analysis for customer complaints and document them in an 8D while implementing corrective actions.
• Responsible for process design for new product introductions. Coordinate team efforts during line trials for experimental formulas and compounds for new products or cost-saving initiatives.
• Optimizes material yields to reduce waste and improve product quality.
• Advocates the need to change materials to R&D to reduce costs from an inefficient process or excessive waste.
• Optimizes a continuous process to reduce labor through lean or updating process technology.
• Process improvements that ensure the workforce remains safe. Perform job hazard analysis and equipment start-ups before handoff to operations.
• Assist with quoting an estimate of jobs for the commercial team.
• Other related responsibilities.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience Required:

• 4 – 7 years of engineering work experience in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership abilities.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering field, or comparable work experience. with
• Experience working in plastics, paper mill, concrete, or food industry would be a plus.
• 2D software proficiency required. 3D software experience is a plus. Preferences: 2D – AutoCad, 3D – Creo or Solidworks
• High proficiency in creating advanced spreadsheets, utilizing macros, and developing forms with MS Excel and statistical software (e.g. Minitab, JMP)
• Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation would be a distinct advantage, including but not limited to Lean Manufacturing experience and accreditation.
• Proven project management experience with medium to large-scale/complex projects.
• ERP and similar types of business information systems experience very desirable.
• Relevant experience with statistical process control and capability analysis is required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root cause analysis, and risk assessments with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of FMEA and QCP tools.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Minimal domestic travel (

Why join AVIRE?

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you like being part of high growth, high impact environments? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a world class team intent on providing an unrivalled customer experience? If you have answered yes to these questions, we should connect!

The Avire Sussex, WI team is looking for a highly driven, highly motivated individual to take us to new heights. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and deploying the resources necessary to ensure our manufacturing capabilities grow with the organization focusing on continuous improvement--ensuring that our team is supported to effectively build high-quality products for our customers. Our assembly team is critical to our success as an organization as we produce high quality products that surpass customer expectations. You will be a part of a team of dedicated Production, Shipping and Receiving personnel, Supply Chain professionals, Technical Support Specialists, and Operations experts with the collective goal of supplying high quality products with a best-in-class lead-time exceeding our customer’s highest expectations. Further, you will be a part of a team that has a track record of delivering double digit compound growth while supporting each other. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

What you will do:

1. Sets clear, attainable production-level and cell-level production targets and direct the team to meet these objectives.
2. Manage daily production activities for the assembly cells including scheduling, production quality, material shortages and nonconformance reporting.
3. Manage the production employees, including performance management, health and safety, and individual training & development.
4. Work cross-functionally to ensure effective production processes and align resources to meet both customer & business demands.
5. Work directly with product management to ensure sustainable production for critical products while providing guidance to drive design for manufacturing/design for automation improvements. Facilitates new product integration and manages related engineering changes.
6. Build a culture of continuous improvement to ensure effective labor and materials management are engrained in everyday activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement and evaluate outcomes.
7. Work directly with operational leadership to manage production requirements in alignment with business objectives & strategies and prepare monthly production reports.
8. Maintain production standards to ensure accurate labor reporting and costing.
9. Ensure compliance with local standards and maintains a safe working environment.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

We want someone who displays:

Action-Oriented Curiosity: You readily take on challenges, and you identify and seize new opportunities. You have an outstanding history of delivering on your projects. You work on the problems that truly need solving, and you effectively challenge the organization to be better. You can cut through the clutter and focus on the priorities that align with organizational objectives.

Collaboration: You embrace the unique experiences, viewpoints, and abilities of your teammates and proactively engage those differences to come to the best possible outcome.

Empowerment: You thrive in an environment where you can make decisions. You do not shy away from taking a stand, and you recognize the importance of challenging the team to ensure that we strive for more. You take responsibility to solve customer problems the first time.

Accountability: You take responsibility for your actions, and you deliver on your commitments.

Inclusion: In all aspects of your work, you treat everyone with respect.

Performance Objectives

1. Cells are functioning effectively and team members are deployed in alignment with the needs of the business.
2. Lean principles are implemented and driven throughout the organization.
3. Performance management, including training & development, is process-driven and implemented consistently throughout the manufacturing team.
4. Plan production schedule and allocate resources to drive efficient, timely output, targeting improved productivity.

Job Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven problem-solving proficiency
• Proven ability to lead hourly employees in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in electronics manufacturing a plus
• Experience with KPI metric management and deployment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse groups of people both within, and outside, of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering management, supply chain or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production environment holding positions of progressive responsibility
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a direct management position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels
• Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach
• Proven analytical ability and familiarity with a KPI-driven operations environment
• Proficiency in Lean Principles a plus: Problem Solving, 5S, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban

Who is AVIRE?

Connecting and Protecting People. AVIRE combines 4 market-leading brands (Rath, Janus, Microkey, and Memco) within the elevator and emergency communications industries; currently offering light curtains, area of refuge, emergency telephones / GSMs, and life safety solutions. Each brand has a strong market presence, a unique identity, a distinct product range, and a long, successful history. The group has manufacturing locations in 2 countries, R&D in 2 countries and Sales & Marketing in 8 countries employing over 400 people globally.

AVIRE is part of the Halma group ( ). Halma bets on talent! We are looking for bright, ambitious people to join our team and stay for the long term. With over 50 businesses under its ownership, Halma is a great place to start, advance, or accelerate your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Organizational bonus plan
• Complete benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, and generous parental leave
• Professional development training opportunities
• Company events (i.e. bbq’s, lunches, bowling and much more)!
• 4 x 10 hour schedule Monday – Thursday

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Design and build AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs) for enterprise use cases.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using structured and unstructured enterprise data such as documents, manuals, tickets, ERP data, and knowledge bases.
• Build and orchestrate AI agents that can reason, plan, and interact with tools, APIs, and workflows.
• Implement guardrails for AI systems including prompt safety, data protection, hallucination mitigation, access control, and output validation.
• Work with multimodal AI models including text, image, and video use cases such as video analysis, summarization, and optimization.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing enterprise systems such as Salesforce, ERP platforms, data lakes, APIs, and internal applications.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure responsible AI usage, data privacy, and governance.
• Prototype quickly, then harden solutions for production with monitoring, logging, evaluation, and performance optimization.
• Mentor and upskill existing developers on AI concepts, patterns, and best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ year of full stack development experience.
• Strong software engineering background with experience building production-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience with modern LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar.
• Practical experience building RAG pipelines using vector databases and embedding models.
• Experience with prompt engineering, prompt versioning, and evaluation techniques.
• Solid Python experience for AI development.
• Experience integrating AI services with REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including deployment, scaling, and security concepts.
• Understanding of data formats such as JSON, XML, and document-based data.
• Ability to translate business problems into AI-driven technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vector databases such as Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate, or similar.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent orchestration tools.
• Experience implementing AI safety controls, policy enforcement, and evaluation frameworks.
• Exposure to video or image models and multimodal AI use cases.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with security, compliance, and change management considerations.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading developers in new technical domains.

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.

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.

Rite-Hite is a global leader in industrial safety and efficiency solutions. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are seeking a Systems Architect, Camera and Vision Technologies to help build and scale intelligent systems that leverage visual sensing to deliver real-time awareness, automation support, and customer value in industrial environments.

The Systems Architect, Camera and Vision Technologies is responsible for defining and guiding the architecture for camera hardware, vision pipelines, and vision-enabled capabilities deployed on devices and edge platforms. This role ensures that camera and vision solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with enterprise product and platform objectives.

The architect partners closely with product management, device and edge software teams, AI/ML teams, hardware engineering, and digital solution leaders to translate business and customer requirements into robust camera and vision foundations that enable consistent behavior, efficient lifecycle management, and high-quality user experiences.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for camera hardware, vision pipelines, and edge-based vision processing.
• Establish common approaches for camera integration, image acquisition, preprocessing, inference pipelines, and data management.
• Ensure architectural decisions support real-time operation, scalability, reliability, safety, and security.

• Drive the strategic use of camera and vision technologies to enable safety, productivity, automation, and maintenance use cases.
• Own a portion of the internal technology radar related to cameras, vision sensors, and visual analytics.
• Foster responsible, ethical, and transparent use of vision technologies aligned with privacy, cybersecurity, and safety requirements.

• Partner with product management and engineering teams to enable vision-based capabilities such as event detection, situational awareness, condition monitoring, and automation support.
• Guide architectural decisions related to camera selection, optics, illumination, environmental constraints, and edge compute limitations.
• Promote reuse and consistency of camera and vision components across products and platforms.

• Define patterns for integration between camera and vision technologies, edge AI/ML solutions, device software, hybrid mobile applications, and enterprise or cloud-based platforms.
• Ensure solutions support online, offline, and hybrid deployment models common in industrial environments.
• Promote interoperability with internal systems and approved third-party technologies.

• Define secure-by-design and safety-aligned principles for camera and vision deployment, including data protection and access controls.
• Ensure alignment with applicable safety, quality, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews to assess risk, resilience, and compliance.

• Collaborate across product management, device and edge software, AI/ML, hardware engineering, manufacturing, service, and mobile application teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance related to camera and vision technologies.
• Serve as the technical voice for vision-based capabilities in strategic customer conversations and enterprise implementations when appropriate.

• This role does not have direct reports but is expected to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Vision, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience delivering camera- or vision-enabled systems, with experience deploying solutions in industrial or edge environments.
• Experience with connected, automated, or safety-critical systems preferred.

• Strong understanding of camera systems, optics, image processing, and computer vision architectures.
• Experience designing vision pipelines that balance performance, latency, accuracy, and environmental constraints.
• Ability to think systemically across cameras, sensors, edge platforms, AI/ML, mobile applications, and cloud services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, safety systems, or vision-based sensing is a plus.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Visionary technical leader who can inspire cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to a shared product vision.
• Exceptional communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Committed to data-driven decision-making and delivery excellence.

Why Join Rite-Hite Digital Solutions?

As a technology leader within a globally trusted industrial brand, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how camera and vision technologies are applied to improve safety, productivity, and automation in real-world industrial environments. Your work will directly influence how visual sensing becomes a scalable, reliable foundation for next-generation connected solutions.

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.

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.

The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Program/Project Manager for New Product Development (NPD) provides strategic leadership and hands-on orchestration of complex, cross-functional, system-level engineering programs that span hardware, controls, software and manufacturing domains from concept through commercialization. This leader builds and manages integrated program plans across all functions to deliver innovative solutions that meet the highest safety, quality, cost, customer value and overall business impact. The Program/Project Manager fosters collaboration, innovation and learning across functions and drives execution through schedule integrity (capacity planning, critical path), proactively identifies and mitigates risks, ensures manufacturing and supplier readiness, and facilitates governance using Rite-Hite's New Product Development process and the appropriate Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid methods. Additionally, the Program/Project Manager will help evolve and shape Rite-Hite's NPD process to scale appropriately for the various types of NPD projects and business needs while driving consistent adoption through the NPD stakeholder community. The Program/Project Manager integrates systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and an iterative approach to accelerate value delivery and build a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

KEY OUTCOMES

• On-time to launch: 90% of NPD stage gate milestones met; 85% of programs launch on or before target dates.
• Quality at launch and customer value: First-pass build yield and early field performance meet or exceed targets; post-launch defect rate/warranty within target thresholds while delivering tangible customer and market value.
• Business case realization: Internal program cost + orders, sales and margin aligned with business case; variance drivers identified with corrective actions.
• Readiness: Manufacturing, supplier, service and go-to-market readiness complete per integrated system-level program plan; no critical "late surprises."

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

Strategic Leadership:

Partner with the business unit leadership team to execute prioritized complex, multi-disciplinary New Product Development programs to deliver target safety, quality, cost, customer value and overall business impact.

• Ensure alignment on requirements (VOC), product/feature scope and acceptance criteria.
• Apply systems engineering management principles to ensure integration across mechanical, controls, electrical, and software disciplines.
• Facilitate business and technical trade-offs to protect customer value; escalate issues with data, options and recommendations.
• Act as a connector between strategy and execution, aligning engineering, product, and business roadmaps.
• Provide thought leadership on program management best practices and emerging trends and supporting technologies in the field.
• Support business unit annual capacity planning to help determine next fiscal year roadmaps and strategic plans.
  

Program and Project Management:

Aligned with the business unit strategy and roadmap, build and maintain integrated program plans across Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Distribution, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Applications, Service, IT, HR, Legal/IP and Finance.

• Own the integrated program plan with explicit dependencies, resource loading and a continuously maintained critical path.
• Establish and manage scope/schedule/cost baselines with formal change control.
• Maintain a living schedule risk analysis with scenario planning; create what-if plans and recovery paths.
  

Governance and Standardization:

Adhere to enterprise-wide project management methodologies, frameworks and processes. Ensure consistent application of governance policies, risk management, and quality assurance across all projects and programs.

• Operate within Rite-Hite's New Product Development process; scale the process as appropriate for the scope of each program; prepare and run program reviews (core team, stakeholder updates, stage gates with clear entry/exit criteria), documented decisions and follow-ups.
• Champion and continuously improve Rite-Hite's New Product Development stage gate process across all functions with ongoing training, standard tools/templates, and best practice sharing.
• Blend Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid appropriately across hardware and embedded/software components; ensure traceability from requirements to test/validation.
• Identify and eliminate systemic bottlenecks that limit innovation or cross-functional efficiency.
  

Resource Management:

Lead resource planning and allocation across projects and programs to ensure optimal utilization. Identify and resolve labor, asset, plant, vendor, etc. conflicts and ensure adequate staffing for high-priority projects. Proactively surface cross-program dependencies and resolve conflicts.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Link to established business unit KPIs (e.g., on-time stage gates) and establish program-specific leading indicator KPIs (e.g., critical path health) to monitor program health. Track program budgets, capital/tooling and unit economics; partner with product management and finance on business case gating and post-launch performance. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads without direct authority; fosters a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field from an accredited 4-year university.
• 5-10 years' experience leading complex new product development and system-level programs for industrial/electro-mechanical products or integrated controls-software offerings from concept through launch, with expertise in critical path, dependency mapping and integrated cross-functional planning.
• 3-5 years' experience in a senior role within an EPMO or similar role with oversight of strategic direction or project management across an organization.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional hardware, software and service programs with manufacturing and supply chain integration in a matrix-based organization.
• Experience operating within a stage-gate or milestone NPD process; familiarity with DFM, FMEA, V&V, pilot builds and commercialization.
• Proven track record delivering on schedule and business case with rigorous risk management and change control.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Strong experience in managing relationships, facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts with senior leadership, business leaders and other key stakeholders, with the ability to influence decision-making and drive alignment across an organization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in manufacturing and sales/industrial equipment industries.
• Experience with loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, industrial fans and other material-handling/in-plant safety equipment.
• Experience with Jama, Jira and Confluence management tools.

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.

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 mechanical engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems, working hands-on with products, and contributing to designs that improve safety and performance? Join Rite-Hite's engineering team and help evolve our industry-leading vehicle restraint systems - including our flagship Dok-Lok product line.

This role offers a mix of product design, problem solving, and project-based work, with opportunities to contribute across product improvements, cost initiatives, and new development efforts as our roadmap evolves.

• Design and develop mechanical and structural components for vehicle restraint systems and related products

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks (or similar CAD tools)

• Support product changes, enhancements, and new development projects across the product lifecycle

• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, supply chain, and testing teams to bring designs from concept through release

• Select materials and components with consideration for performance, cost, and manufacturability

• Participate in prototype builds, testing, and validation activities to ensure designs meet real-world requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction (VAVE) and design optimization

• Own small engineering projects or workstreams, helping drive progress from problem definition to solution

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• 2-3 years of post-graduation engineering experience in product design, development, or project-based engineering work

• Hands-on experience designing metal components and fabricated parts (e.g., machined parts, structural components, weldments, brackets)

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred; Creo or similar acceptable)

• Experience working on cross-functional engineering projects - beyond routine ECN-only work

• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, detail-oriented engineering mindset

• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across disciplines

• Experience with moving or mechanical systems (e.g., mechanisms, linkages, actuators, rotating components)

• Exposure to new product development (NPD), VAVE, or stage-based project workflows

• Experience with testing, validation, test plans, or tools such as DFMEA/FMEA

• Familiarity with electromechanical systems or working alongside electrical engineers

• Work hands-on with physical products in an R&D and test lab environment

• Contribute to a mature but evolving product line with a clear roadmap and room for innovation

• Be part of a flexible, collaborative engineering team where responsibilities may vary year to year

• Gain exposure to a range of engineering work - from product improvements to early concept support - depending on business needs

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.

We are Toshiba. We have an unwavering drive to make and do things that lead to a better world.

At Toshiba, we commit to raising quality of life for people around the world, ensuring progress that is in harmony with our planet. Our core values include: Do the Right Thing, Look for a better way, Always consider the impact and Create Together.

Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Turbine Mechanic (4 - 10's) to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. This position is responsible for the disassembly, assembly, and mechanical operations on a variety of steam turbine spindles, casings, and valves where methods are standardized and prescribed. Work from assembly drawings and specifications to do skilled fitting, aligning, and adjusting along with some secondary machining. Use a wide variety of precision measuring instruments and gauging devices.

Essential Duties

• Receive and inspect incoming turbine components, take digital pictures of shipping container, cribbing, rigging techniques, and all parts.
• Measure and record the critical dimensions of the turbine components.
• Charting of the disassembly of the blades and proper labeling.
• Perform proper blade straightening and repairs procedures.
• Perform blade setlliting and stiffener repairs technique.
• Remove and install seals, disassemble, and assemble valves, and perform blade ring assembly procedures.
• Repair or rebuild hydrogen seal assemblies and rigging and shipping skid setup.
• Operate the manual grinding, milling, turning, and sawing machinery as required for installation and final fitting of turbine blade seals, and valves.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• All employees are entrusted, empowered, and encouraged to be responsible for attaining the highest quality and maximum value in their work product while providing a positive customer experience.
• May be assigned other tasks where similar or lesser skills are required or where activities are monitored – usually short duration to meet production requirements.

Education and Required Experience

• 10+ years mechanical background with turbine experience a plus
• 5 years basic machining practices.
• Ability to properly operate overhead cranes and lift trucks.
• Solid math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers including decimals and fractions. Simple use of formulas, blueprints, specifications, and tables.
• Capable of using various types of precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of design and basic mechanical principles.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and process drawings
• Pendant crane certified 5 & 10 ton and greater with basic to advanced hitching knowledge.
• Honing and lapping, gland packing, use of radio-controlled bridge cranes, blading, babbiting, radial drill press, turbine alignment, tight wire, and oil seal repair.

Physical Requirements (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.)

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, and risk of shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Additional Info

Toshiba employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health, and wellness programs as well as generous time off.

Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

MRPC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, & Disabilities.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Director of Manufacturing or Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the production team and scheduling shift production activities. This individual will also provide hands on assistance with machine set-ups.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign work to production personnel, to support production schedule and priorities.
• Supply stock/supplies to the production areas as required.
• Maintain the required shift reports to include machine counts, rejection rates, and labor reports.
• Ensure that all personnel are properly trained in the job functions associated with specific work assignments including manufacturing procedures, quality requirements and proper use of all tools.
• Follow established ISO and production procedures, ensure that all production employees are properly trained and are following procedures. Recommend changes to the procedures that will improve quality and/or productivity.
• Make hire, discipline and promotion recommendations of subordinates. Prepare annual written performance reviews and establish annual objectives consistent with the overall business strategy.
• Ensure the maintenance of general housekeeping for the department.
• Coordinate tool repairs/modifications with tool room and engineering.
• Perform all activities required to operate equipment, adjusting machinery to meet operating parameters specified.
• Following specifications, determine the appropriate methods of equipment operation. May operate several presses simultaneously.
• Perform new job or mold sampling when necessary, working with engineering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Injection molding experience
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player

Required Skills

• Injection molding experience
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation and problem-solving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong team player

Preferred Skills

• None specified

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified

Equal Opportunity Statement

MRPC is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, & Disabilities.

Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, you will assist with the development of quality systems, procedures and controls to ensure that all medical products consistently meet performance and quality specifications in the Germantown Manufacturing facility. The Quality Engineer is a leader and strong technical resource who quickly and effectively resolves quality problems with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Below Are Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Generates, communicates, and implements ideas and solutions.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks timely.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Monitor Corrective Action System (i.e. Customer Complaints, Supplier, Internal)
• Initiate and investigate Customer Complaints according to our internal procedure and standards.
• Record essential information on internal and/or customer-specific documentation, including updating customer portals.
• Perform investigations using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical methods to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify gaps and/or trends in systems or processes.
• Initiate and facilitate the Corrective/Preventative Action process using the appropriate quality tools and input from subject matter experts (SME) to implement sustainable solutions.
• Update Quality documents according to our Change Control procedures, as required.
• Verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Drive Non-Conformance Process
• Evaluate and investigate suspect non-conforming product identified by manufacturing and/or the Quality Lab.
• Initiate containment activities, as necessary, with Customer Service and Shipping Department.
• Recommend disposition of product based on thorough investigation and data-driven feedback.
• Initiate and assist Customer Service with Return Material Authorization (RMA) process.
• Develop re-inspection, sort, and/or rework instructions for Manufacturing Operators, as required.
• Collaborate with customer on issuing waiver or deviation documentation and obtain customer approval, as required.
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Understand ISO 13485 Quality management systems requirements.
• Ensure continuing compliance to both internal processes as well as requirements imposed by certification bodies, regulatory agencies, and specific customer requirements.
• Assist in internal, 2nd party, and 3rd party audits.
• Assist with responses and corrective actions for audit findings.
• Support Product Realization process
• Participate in design review, process planning, and failure mode analysis
• Provide input on evaluation of Key Product Characteristics.
• Provide input on gaging methods and equipment.
• Interpret customer requirements including complex blueprints and GD&T call-outs.
• Review and approve Engineering Change Notifications and Verifications
• Evaluate for feasibility and implement updates to customer requirements into associated product control plans, pFMEA, Inspection documentation and other related documents.
• Incorporate industry standard best practices.
• Incorporate lessons learned.
• Evaluate, submit and track Supplier Change Notices to customers and/or suppliers.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Manufacturing point of contact for the review and disposition of product quality related questions.
• Approve Medical Device release for shipment, as required.
• Perform batch record reviews for medical device prior to release for shipment.
• Generate Certificate of Analysis, as required.
• Release product in ERP system based on customer and process requirements.
• Support Manufacturing process
• Train Manufacturing and Quality Control personnel on customer requirements, inspection techniques, lessons learned, and rework instructions.
• Manage product inspection and testing activities.
• Obtain customer approvals for all required changes based on Quality Agreements.
• Compile supporting measurement and process performance data, as necessary
• Assemble supporting documentation package and review for completeness and accuracy
• Review and approve production documentation updates according to our Engineering Change Order process.

Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician for an exciting opportunity with one of our Fortune 500 clients, based in New Berlin WI.

Work Location: New Berlin WI,

Job Title: Engineering - Engineering Technician

Your responsibilities

• Support design engineers with development activities, including component evaluation, prototype assembly, and product verification testing.

• Execute product and prototype testing in accordance with approved test specifications, standards, and procedures; analyze results to confirm compliance with performance requirements.

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate and complete test reports, data records, and documentation.

• Perform safety and EMC certification testing in accordance with UL, CSA, and IEC standards and generate formal reports for submission to third-party certification agencies.

• Travel to external accredited test facilities, both domestic and international, as required to support certification activities.

• Design, build, and maintain test setups and fixtures, including mechanical construction and electrical wiring, based on engineering specifications.

• Troubleshoot, diagnosis, and repair electronic and electrical circuits using schematic diagrams under the guidance of engineers or senior test technicians.

• Perform precision soldering of surface-mount components, including 1206, 0805, 0603, and 0402 package sizes.

• Set up, operate, and collect data using standard laboratory instrumentation such as digital multimeters (DMMs), ammeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, thermometers, and LabVIEW-based systems.

• Assist in ISO/IEC 17025 audits and assessments to support UL and SGS laboratory accreditations.

• Comply with all company safety policies, work rules, and regulatory requirements

Your background Education

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

Sr. Sourcing Specialist-Indirect Materials

Waukesha, WI

Description

CentroMotion is looking to hire a Sr. Sourcing Specialist that will support in the development and implementation of commodity / supply chain activities that significantly contributes to year over year sales growth and operational improvement through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) sourcing process. Primary responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and executing sourcing activities and projects which solve problems and improve supply chain metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Part of the global sourcing team supporting the sourcing of cluster of indirect procurement categories at a global and regional level, including: MRO, factory materials, goods and services, capital equipment, utilities, professional services, etc..

· Supports new supplier development and leads cost reduction and CapEx purchasing projects across the categories assigned at a global and regional level.

· Serves as an extension of the core team that implements best practice standardization in terms of sourcing processes, procurement market strategies, supplier strategies and risk mitigation.

· Maintains subject matter understanding specific to assigned categories: procurement market, commodity markets, cost driver and risk mitigation.

· Supports Strategic Sourcing Managers to source products and services, assist supplier audits, negotiate tooling and pricing, write contracts, perform value analysis to ensure supplier contract and timeline compliance.

· Assist in improving supplier performance metrics and scorecards.

· Working within the category cluster/team, this role is responsible for executing projects, analysis, and necessary tasks to deliver the team’s sourcing strategy to key stakeholders that includes engineering, sales, operations, quality etc.

· Lead assigned analysis, projects, and execute actions in order to make improvements in total cost including terms, freight, unit cost, quality improvement and inventory reduction.

· Analyze and report on global commodity indexes and macro-environment trends to ensure uninterrupted flow of product at current or better cost.

· Visit suppliers for continuous improvement and project execution in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field
• CPIM and or equivalent professional certification will be an advantage
• Travel Requirements – 10% domestic

Experience:

Seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead Indirect procurement with emphasis on Capex,, MRO, and Logistics. This role requires a strong sourcing professional who brings solid process knowledge yet can operate effectively in a fluid, evolving environment. The ideal candidate will help strengthen procurement procedures, drive policy development, and build alignment across Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead sourcing for Capex,, MRO, and Logistics categories, including strategic souring management, negotiation, and contracting.

· Partner with cross-functional teams on capital projects, maintenance planning, and operational needs.

· Shape and improve procurement processes, policies, and standard work.

· Drive supplier selection, performance management, and cost-reduction initiatives.

· Enhance spend visibility and support financial alignment with budgeting/approvals.

Qualifications

· 5+ years Indirect Procurement experience with demonstrated work in CapEx, MRO, or Logistics.

· Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier management skills.

· Ability to work in ambiguous or developing-process environments.

· Proven cross-functional influence and communication skills.

· Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.

Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on, adaptable sourcing expert who can balance daily execution with process development—helping elevate procurement maturity while delivering immediate value.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Maintenance Storeroom & Purchasing Coordinator

Full-Time | Manufacturing Environment

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Storeroom & Purchasing Coordinator to support operations across multiple production facilities. This role serves as the central point for Maintenance and Engineering inventory, purchasing, and parts control.

The ideal candidate understands how organized inventory, accurate data, and strong vendor partnerships directly impact equipment uptime and operational performance. This position plays a key role in ensuring technicians have the right materials at the right time to keep production running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of maintenance storeroom inventory across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance and engineering parts, supplies, and services.
• Manage parts workflow within a CMMS, including quoting, ordering, receiving, issuing, kitting, and staging.
• Develop and maintain accurate inventory records, part descriptions, numbering standards, and storage locations.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to identify and maintain critical spare parts by asset.
• Support expedited sourcing of parts to minimize production downtime.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and evaluate alternate sourcing opportunities.
• Support vendor-managed inventory programs where applicable.
• Generate operational and cost reports related to inventory, purchasing, and storeroom performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on storeroom organization, cost reduction, and reliability best practices.
• Maintain compliance with safety, GMP, and housekeeping standards within the storeroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a structured maintenance storeroom within a manufacturing or automated production environment.
• Experience working with a CMMS system for inventory and work order processing.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills and comfort working with inventory systems and reporting tools.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently.

Preferred Experience

• Technical or college-level coursework related to maintenance, supply chain, or industrial operations.
• Experience serving as a CMMS power user or subject matter expert.
• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance practices and structured inventory systems.

Physical & Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and occasional ladder use.
• Exposure to typical plant conditions including moving equipment and moderate noise levels.
• Use of required safety equipment such as steel-toed footwear and safety glasses.

PilotCBP Air Interdiction Agent

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers skilled Pilots interested in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission to protect America.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become an Air Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities with a streamlined application process. Notably, seasoned pilots and those with military training are in demandAPPLY TODAY!

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW!

Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply onUSAJOBS;OR

• Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

• Government & Military

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.

Rite-Hite is a global leader in industrial safety and efficiency solutions. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are seeking a Systems Architect, Edge AI/ML to help build and scale intelligent systems that deliver real-time insights, automation support, and customer value at the edge of industrial environments.

The Systems Architect, Edge AI/ML is responsible for defining and guiding the architecture for artificial intelligence and machine learning deployed on devices and edge platforms. This role ensures that AI/ML solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with enterprise product and platform objectives.

The architect partners closely with product management, device and edge software teams, data and cloud teams, and digital solution leaders to translate business and customer requirements into robust AI/ML foundations that enable consistent behavior, efficient lifecycle management, and high-quality user experiences across industrial environments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and standards for deploying AI and ML models on edge devices and platforms.
• Establish common approaches for data ingestion, feature pipelines, model inference, performance optimization, and lifecycle management at the edge.
• Ensure architectural decisions support real-time operation, scalability, reliability, safety, and security.

• Drive the strategic use of AI and ML at the edge by establishing repeatable patterns for model development, deployment, monitoring, and update.
• Own a portion of the internal technology radar related to AI/ML, edge analytics, and sensing technologies.
• Foster a culture of responsible, ethical, and transparent AI practices aligned with cybersecurity, privacy, and safety requirements.

• Partner with product management and engineering teams to enable AI-driven capabilities such as condition monitoring, vision-based sensing, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
• Guide architectural decisions related to edge compute constraints, sensor integration, and real-time inference workloads.
• Promote reuse and consistency of AI/ML components across products and platforms.

• Define patterns for integration between edge AI/ML solutions, device software, hybrid mobile applications, and enterprise or cloud-based platforms.
• Ensure solutions support online, offline, and hybrid deployment models common in industrial environments.
• Promote interoperability with internal systems and approved third-party technologies.

• Define secure-by-design and safety-aligned principles for AI/ML model deployment and operation at the edge.
• Ensure alignment with applicable safety, quality, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews to assess risk, resilience, and compliance.

• Collaborate across product management, device and edge software, data science, cloud platforms, manufacturing, service, and mobile application teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers and teams working with AI/ML technologies.
• Serve as a technical advisor in strategic customer conversations and enterprise implementations when appropriate.

• This role does not have direct reports but is expected to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience delivering AI/ML-enabled solutions, with demonstrated experience deploying models in edge or resource-constrained environments.
• Experience with industrial, connected, or safety-critical systems preferred.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Strong understanding of AI/ML architectures, model lifecycle management, and real-time inference at the edge.
• Experience designing systems that balance performance, accuracy, latency, and resource constraints.
• Ability to think systemically across sensors, devices, edge platforms, mobile applications, and cloud services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, IoT ecosystems, or computer vision is a plus.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Visionary technical leader who can inspire cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to a shared product vision.
• Exceptional communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Committed to data-driven decision-making and delivery excellence.

Why Join Rite-Hite Digital Solutions?

As a technology leader within a globally trusted industrial brand, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how AI and machine learning are applied safely and effectively in real-world environments. Your work will help customers improve safety, productivity, and uptime through intelligent, edge-driven solutions that deliver measurable operational impact.

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.

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.

Rite-Hite is a global leader in industrial safety and efficiency solutions. As part of our digital transformation journey, we are seeking an innovative Device and Edge Software Architect to help build and scale connected, intelligent systems that drive real-time insights, operational efficiency, and customer value at multiple levels. The ideal candidate combines technical depth, business acumen, and technical leadership excellence to deliver best-in-class digital solutions that bridge software, hardware, and service workflows across global industrial environments.

The Systems Architect, Device and Edge Software is responsible for defining and guiding the architecture of device-level, embedded, and edge software solutions that support connected and intelligent industrial products. This role ensures that software deployed on devices, controllers, sensors, and edge platforms is scalable, secure, reliable, and aligned with enterprise product and platform objectives.

The architect partners closely with product management, engineering, and digital teams to translate business and customer requirements into robust technical foundations. These foundations enable consistent product behavior, efficient lifecycle management, and high-quality user experiences-- including IoT-enabled hybrid mobile applications-across a range of industrial environments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for device, embedded, edge, and mobile-connected software.
• Establish common approaches for firmware, edge applications, data handling, communications, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, safety, and security requirements.

Innovation Leadership:

• Drive the strategic use of AI and ML by establishing data feedback loops, AI/ML pipelines, and model lifecycle management-treating data as a product and AI as a platform differentiator.
• Own a portion of the internal technology radar and innovation pipeline, regularly evaluating and incorporating transformative technologies.
• Foster a culture of agile innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous learning.
• Help build a culture of secure, ethical, and transparent technology practices-leading compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and responsible AI frameworks.

• Partner with product management and engineering teams to enable new and evolving connected product capabilities.
• Guide architectural decisions related to embedded compute, edge processing, sensors, mobile-connected workflows, and advanced software features.
• Promote reuse and consistency of software components across devices, edge platforms, and hybrid mobile applications.

• Define patterns for integration between device and edge software, hybrid mobile applications, and enterprise or cloud-based platforms.
• Ensure solutions support a range of deployment models, including online, offline, and hybrid environments.
• Promote interoperability with internal systems and third-party technologies where appropriate.

• Define secure-by-design architectural principles, including device identity, access control, and software update mechanisms.
• Ensure alignment with applicable safety, quality, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Participate in design and architecture reviews to assess risk, resilience, and compliance.

• Collaborate across product management, software, hardware, manufacturing, service, IT, and mobile application development teams.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineers / engineering teams.
• Influence architectural decisions through expertise, data, and collaboration rather than direct authority.
• Partner with Product Management to translate market-defined requirements into scalable, maintainable, and extensible platform capabilities.
• Partner with Product Management, Customer Success, and Field Service teams to ensure user-centric roadmap delivery.
• Serve as the technical voice in strategic customer conversations and enterprise implementations.
• Ensure strong integration between cloud software, IoT hardware, and connected products ecosystem.

• This role does not have direct reports but is expected to provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across multiple teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, device software, edge computing, or IoT-connected mobile application ecosystems, with demonstrated experience in architectural design or technical leadership roles.
• Experience delivering software for industrial, connected, or safety-critical products preferred.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements:

• Strong understanding of embedded, edge, and IoT-connected mobile application architectures.
• Experience designing systems that support hybrid mobile applications (online/offline, secure local connectivity, cloud synchronization).
• Ability to think systemically across hardware, software, edge, and mobile boundaries.
• Experience balancing innovation with scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with industrial automation, connected products, or IoT ecosystems is a plus.
• Expertise with machine learning, natural language platforms, and real-time inference frameworks.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Visionary technical leader who can inspire cross-functional teams and align stakeholders to a shared product vision.
• Exceptional communicator across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Committed to data-driven decision-making and delivery excellence.

Why Join Rite-Hite Digital Solutions?

As a technology leader within a globally trusted industrial brand, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of connected safety, productivity, and automation solutions. Through the development of digital solutions, you will help thousands of customers digitize their operations, improve asset performance, and elevate service delivery. Join us to lead transformative innovation at the intersection of software, hardware, and real-world industrial impact.

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.