Engineering Jobs in River Hills

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Engineering Program Manager
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 3 hours ago

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.
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Project Surveyor
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 1 day ago
We are seeking an experienced Project Surveyor skilled in managing and performing a variety of land survey projects.

The Project Surveyor will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and collaborate closely with engineers, clients, and public agencies.

This role is responsible for overseeing survey operations from fieldwork through final deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulations, and high-quality service to clients.

What we Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Collaborative team environment with experienced professional Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects
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Engineering Project Manager
✦ New
🏢 Caljan
Salary not disclosed

About the role

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will oversee production and automation projects while leading a small team of project managers and engineers. You will serve as the key coordination point between Sales, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Field Service, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet customer expectations.


This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll see the direct impact of your work on customer satisfaction, team performance, and operational excellence. Caljan combines cutting-edge engineering with a collaborative, international culture, offering career growth in a global company specializing in material handling and automation solutions.


What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a U.S.-based project team (2 project managers + 2 engineers)

• Manage multiple production and automation projects from sales handoff through production completion

• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution across Sales, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Field Service

• Ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and scope requirements

• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage expectations during execution

• Identify and proactively resolve project risks or issues

• Track schedules, resources, and team performance

• Support continuous improvement and adherence to established processes


This role is execution-focused: processes are in place, and your job is to make sure they run efficiently while your team delivers exceptional results.


What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related field

• 5+ years of project management experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, material handling, or engineered product production

• Experience managing small teams (1–5 direct reports)

• Strong understanding of production systems, engineering projects, and technical execution

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Comfortable managing customer interactions and cross-functional coordination

• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools


Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact, operational leadership role where you will:

• Take full ownership of customer projects from handoff to production completion

• Lead a small team to deliver consistent, high-quality results

• Coordinate across departments to ensure smooth execution and satisfied customers


Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $110,00 – $120,000

• Benefits: Caljan offers medical, dental, vision, and 401K with a match.


About Caljan

Caljan is a mid-sized global engineering company specializing in automated material handling solutions. With operations across Europe, the UK, and the U.S., we combine global reach with an entrepreneurial mindset. Our teams work closely across regions to deliver technically advanced, customer-focused solutions.

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 1 day ago

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.

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Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
West Allis, WI 1 day ago

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 are: 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 Supervisor (4-10's) to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. The Shift Supervisor coordinates all operations during the second shift. The Shift Supervisor ensures a smooth workflow, adherence to schedules, and a seamless transition between the first and second shifts. Additionally, this role maintains safety standards, prioritizes work, provides technical support, and assists with troubleshooting as required. The Shift Supervisor enforces policies and procedures and documents employee performance and issues.


Essential Duties

  • Collaborate closely with 1st shift managers and lead personnel to ensure seamless transition, continuity of work, and identification of priorities. Facilitate communication and cooperation between shifts.
  • Enforce general work rules and company policies consistently and fairly.
  • Identify and eliminate barriers to productivity, efficiency, and scheduling. Support team members by ensuring they have the necessary resources to complete their tasks.
  • Manage the compliance to all established safety, environmental, and quality procedures and processes.
  • Assist in the hiring process for 2nd shift positions, including interviewing candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
  • Perform administrative tasks to support production reports, time management within the data collection system, and quality requirements.
  • Assist with loading and of unloading of trucks, deliver materials throughout the shop, assist with crane moves.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources for department labor and training needs to meet planned business expectations.


Education and Required Experience

  • 2-5 years in Manufacturing or Services environment.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations is a plus, but not required.
  • At least three years of experience as a Lead or Supervisor within a Manufacturing or Services environment.
  • Previous shop operations experience with preference in power-generation equipment industry.
  • Experience with manufacturing systems, time and data collection systems, planning and scheduling software preferred.
  • Strong understanding of EHS regulations and best practices.
  • Experience operating fork truck and overhead crane.
  • Above average verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Outlook, Word, Excel).


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 employee 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.

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Production Supervisor
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Mequon, WI 1 day ago

3rd Shift Production Supervisor - Menomonee Falls, WI | Full-Time | Direct Hire $65,000 – $80,000


About the Role

We are partnering with a well-established machining and assembly facility in the Menomonee Falls area to find their next 3rd Shift Production Supervisor. This is a confidential search for a stable, growing manufacturer serving the automotive and industrial markets.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in running a tight, safe, and efficient shift — this one's worth a conversation.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Leading and developing a team of ~20 machine operators on 3rd shift (9:30 PM – 6:30 AM)
  • Driving production efficiency, safety compliance, and quality performance across your shift
  • Tracking key metrics including scrap, efficiency, and safety KPIs
  • Coordinating production scheduling and managing manufacturing cell performance
  • Partnering with engineering, quality, and maintenance to resolve issues fast
  • Coaching employees, conducting performance reviews, and building a strong team culture


What We're Looking For

2–4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Track record of managing production teams and hitting performance targets Comfortable with off-shift leadership — able to make decisions independently Strong communicator with both operators and plant leadership Willingness to train on 1st shift for approximately one month before transitioning to 3rd

Bonus Points For:

  • Background in machining or metal manufacturing
  • Lean manufacturing experience
  • Prior experience as a machine operator

Compensation & Benefits

  • $65,000–$80,000 base (up to $85,000 for the right candidate)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Paid holidays & vacation
  • Company-paid life insurance & disability coverage
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Sr AI Application Developer
🏢 Rite-Hite Company
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 2 days ago

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.

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Systems Architect - Camera and Vision Technologies
🏢 Rite-Hite Company
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 2 days ago

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

Camera and Vision Architecture Strategy
  • 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.
Innovation Leadership
  • 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.
Product and Platform Enablement
  • 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.
Integration and Interoperability
  • 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.
Security, Safety, and Quality
  • 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.
Technical Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • 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, 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.
Knowledge / Skill Requirements
  • 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.

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New Product Development Program/Project Manager
🏢 Rite-Hite Company
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 2 days ago

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.

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Design Engineer (Mechanical)
🏢 Rite-Hite Company
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 2 days ago

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.

What You'll Do
  • 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

What You Bring
  • 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

Nice to Haves
  • 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

Why You'll Enjoy This Role
  • 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.

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