Engineering Journal Jobs in Greendale Wisconsin

Dizario Search is actively engaged in a search for a Program Manager for our industry leading client near Pewaukee, WI. This role leads cross-functional efforts from early quoting through production launch and involves hands-on work with engineered components in a regulated manufacturing environment. Below is a quick snapshot of what the position involves. Our client offers a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, PTO, and full benefits package for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of new product introduction programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program status, technical updates, and deliverables.
• Oversee validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ.)
• Oversee APQP activities, DOEs, capability studies, and process optimization.
• Collaborate on automation concepts and secondary operations.
• Manage timelines, suppliers, and deliverables across multiple programs.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in medical device or injection molding manufacturing.
• Bachelors of Engineering (preference being Mechanical or Plastics.)
• Ability to work with ERP and standard business software.
• Background in working with cross functional engineering teams, clients, and vendors.

We are seeking a talented individual to support new product development for high current and voltage power conversion and Motor Control Center products. This role offers an opportunity to work in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, WI, known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and thriving industrial sector.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and updating CAD drawings from engineering sketches or notes, suggesting design improvements for manufacturability, ensuring drawings meet project standards, and maintaining ECN/ECR documentation following established procedures. This position involves working closely with engineers and peers to exchange and present information, while reporting to the local Development Engineering Manager. The role also includes overseeing the application, conception, creation, release, and support for industrial power control products, ensuring they meet company and industry standards for quality, safety, and reliability, all while optimizing cost and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop CAD drawings and collaborate with a team on design activities.
• Participate in new product development for high current and voltage power conversion and Motor Control Center products.
• Ensure all drawings meet project standards and maintain ECN/ECR documentation.
• Work with engineers and project managers to present and exchange information.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant mechanical CAD software (CREO, Pro/E, AutoCAD) design experience.
• Proficient in manipulating large assemblies (>200 components).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Experience with power distribution equipment for 240-690V AC systems.
• Pro-E CAD modeling experience.
• SAP software experience.
• A working knowledge of production part processes: sheet-metal, plastic forming, and machining manufacturing methods.

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.

The Role

Caleffi is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to serve as the voice of our product expertise. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering and user-friendly documentation, ensuring our customers—from installers to engineers—have the most accurate and professional technical resources in the industry.

You'll work closely with our local Product and Marketing teams and our global technical experts at Caleffi S.p.A. to manage the full lifecycle of technical collateral.

Key Responsibilities

• Author & Editor: Create comprehensive instruction sheets, technical brochures, and submittal data for a premier line of hydronic and plumbing solutions.
• Global Collaboration: Partner with internal subject matter experts and our Italian headquarters to translate technical specs into polished, North American market-ready content.
• Quality Control: Act as the final line of defense for technical accuracy, grammar, and brand consistency across all print and digital media.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring competitor technical marketing programs and evolving our online technical tools.

What You'll Need

• Industry Expertise: Minimum 4 years of experience in the HVAC, Hydronic, or Plumbing industries.
• Technical Foundation: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, the Sciences, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• Software Mastery: Power-user skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
• Precision: A \"eagle eye\" for detail and the ability to simplify complex mechanical concepts for diverse audiences.

Why Caleffi?

Join a global leader known for quality and innovation. This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment (mix of home and corporate office) and the opportunity to significantly influence how our products are perceived in the marketplace.

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.

Job Title: Electrical Installer

Location: Milwaukee WI 53222

Duration: 4 Months contract

Pay Rate – $36 - $46/hr

Is driving required for the assignment? Yes

Is personal vehicle mileage reimbursable? Yes

Travel Time 50.000 %

Assignment Start Time: 7am

Assignment End Time 4pm

Job Description:

• Perform installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings and personal analysis.
• Works with \"Prime\" electrical contractors as required.
• Develops a positive interface with the customer to ensure confidence and satisfaction with the system installation.
• Provides work direction to other employees involved in electrical installation activities.

How You Will Do It:

• Installs raceways, cables and wiring to meet local or national codes, standards and customer system requirements. Lays out electrical controls installation to provide lowest total installed cost.

• Mounts and terminates controls equipment as needed.

• Mentor and assists others as the local expert regarding electrical installation practices, requirements and cost estimates.

• May assist sales with electrical estimates, including walking retrofit projects.

• Determines and validates final termination points to equipment interfaced with the installed system (i.e. chillers, boilers, roof top units, etc.).

• Checks out wiring and terminations of field-installed equipment with test instruments as needed (i.e. volt meters, hand held testers, etc.).

• Keeps management informed of job needs, progress and issues.

• Provides work direction to other employees involved in electrical installation.

• Completes paperwork, including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Provides feedback to JCI Engineering on changes and keeps as-built drawings current.

• Resolves job site conflicts regarding installation issues or escalates concerns to management as required.

• Communicates with the customer as necessary upon arrival and before leaving the work site.

• Adheres to Johnson Controls safety programs and policies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years suggested minimum experience, or a 2-year degree and 8 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Electrical apprenticeship or formal training in electrical installation techniques.

• Possess and maintain journeyman's level electrical license.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings.

• Possesses working knowledge of local codes as it applies to controls.

• Experienced in scope determination of installation materials. Able to work independently.

• Leadership skills to support and direct the activities of electricians working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Eight years' experience directly with controls installations.

• Generally required knowledge includes HVAC controls systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.

Ayesha Misbah

Ateeca Inc.

101 Morgan Lane, Suite 304C,

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Phone: (9

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Effectively and efficiently executes New Product Development (NPD) projects from quotation phase to completion in line with the scope definition and within the given time, budget and quality constraints. Other type projects (internal, process improvement, concept development) can be part of the scope of the Project Manager as well.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Project planning. Creates a project plan including deliverables, planning and budget, in line with PPE policies and standards, and in accordance with the business case and customer expectations.

· Resource and Capacity Planning. Builds a project team with in- and/or external expertise, the availability of the required resources, tools and facilities, and allocates project activities to the individual project team members, in line with the project plan.

· Project Execution. Supervises the progress of the project according to plan and business case, ensures execution of the activities by the project team members and takes corrective measures if necessary.

· Project Reporting. Develops and presents project progress reports to provide internal and external stakeholders with appropriate information for decision making and follow-up.

· Stakeholder Management. Ensures the implementation of the project deliverables, manages relationships and (changing) expectations and relevant stakeholders during execution and develops actions to support them.

· Evaluates execution and lessons learned after finishing the project with all stakeholders, in order to learn and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

· Project Management Office. Oversees the portfolio of projects at hand and makes sure Project Management best practices methodologies are captured and shared within PPE to contribute to the improvement of Project Management capabilities in the organization.

Skills and Competencies

· Deep understanding of and experience with PMI or comparable Project Management methodologies

· Good commercial and negotiation skills

· Good communication and people skills

· Decision making: Analyze Issues & Solve Problems

· Innovation: Encourage Innovation

· Continuous improvement: Foster a Culture of Improvement

· Drive for results: Execute Efficiently

· Effective Communication: Foster open Communication

Education and Experience

Education Requirements:

· Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent

· Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a technical project-based environment.

Experience Requirements:

· Experience with financial models

· Experience in a multidisciplinary and international environment

· Excellent knowledge of English

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in an office.

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.

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.