Engineering Jobs in South Milwaukee

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.

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.

We are seeking someone with strong design experience, specifically with proven capability in managing end‑to‑end design change projects from a technical standpoint—not just handling the QMS aspects

Job Description:

"• Develop qualification plans for supplier transfer projects and complete associated verification testing.

• Manage and execute Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)..

Must haves:

• Electrical apprenticeship or formal training in electrical installation techniques.
• 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.
• Four years’ experience directly with controls installations.

Day to day:

Under general supervision, performs installation and checkout on a variety of systems utilizing codes, company procedures, engineering drawings and personal analysis. Works with electrical contractors as required. Develops a positive interface with the customer to ensure confidence and satisfaction with the system installation.

• 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.
• 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.
• Completes paperwork, including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation. Provides feedback to Engineering on changes and keeps as-built drawings current.
• Resolve 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 safety programs and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As a privately owned and managed company, we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience through our comprehensive services. We specialize in full-service engineering, design, precision machining, and equipment manufacturing. Ensuring the highest standard of quality and craftsmanship or our valued clients.

What we're looking for:

• Comfortability working with high mix, low volume parts. Ranging in various sizes, materials, and complexity.
• Extensive hands-on experience in the setup and operation of CNC machines.
• Familiarity with selecting, maintaining, and using various cutting tools and fixtures.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify and resolve machining issues quickly. For example:
• Skilled in identifying mechanical and software issues within CNC machines. This includes understanding error codes, alarm messages, and other indicators that suggest a malfunction.
• Recognizing signs of tool wear, such as changes in surface finish or dimensions, and knowing how to adjust feed rates, speeds, and tool selections accordingly. Also adept at diagnosing and addressing tool breakage to minimize downtime.
• Experience in implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
• Ability to program CNC machines from scratch, when needed.
• Skilled in selecting optimal tool path strategies, including appropriate feeds, speeds, and depths of cuts.
• Ability to calculate RPM based on SFM.
• Versatility in operating both CNC vertical machining centers and turning centers is highly preferred.
• High attention to detail, capable of maintaining tight tolerances.
• Advanced knowledge of shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Strong ability to interpret and understand complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• Consistently efficient in running both new and repetitive jobs.

The candidate should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of machining processes and the ability to produce high-quality components efficiently.

Why you'll love joining the Butler Tool Team:

• Competitive wages with overtime opportunities
• Comfortable air-conditioned shop
• 100% company paid premiums for Health, Dental, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for continued education in various fields
• PTO with 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Referral bonuses

We're moving! Butler Tool is currently building a brand-new facility in Sussex, WI. This facility will be over twice as big as our current location! Please consider this possible commute change to be in affect within the coming year.

A Fortune 500 financial services organization is seeking a Sr. Procurement Consultant to support the Professional Services procurement category. This consultant will drive sourcing strategy, vendor lifecycle management, and contract oversight. Strong experience reviewing commercial agreements is essential, including SOWs, MSAs, NDAs, and other vendor contracts. A paralegal or legal operations background is highly valuable. Experience in software, SaaS, cloud, or technology procurement is preferred.

This role supports a leader known for strong partnership, clear communication, and a collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Contract and Vendor Lifecycle Management

• Review, draft, negotiate, execute, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Analyze and interpret SOWs, MSAs, NDAs, and other commercial agreements for accuracy, compliance, and risk.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Audit, and business stakeholders to support vendor risk and governance activities.
• Maintain documentation and ensure accurate post-signature tracking.

Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation

• Lead sourcing initiatives within Professional Services and technology categories.
• Execute RFx activities and lead negotiations for technology agreements such as SaaS, cloud, and EULAs.
• Use market research, cost modeling, and cost benefit analysis to develop negotiation strategies.
• Support vendor evaluation, selection, onboarding, and transitions.

Vendor Performance and Relationship Management

• Monitor vendor performance and develop action plans when issues arise.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Support ongoing governance, reporting, and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, MIS, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or vendor management.
• Strong contract review experience. Paralegal or legal operations exposure is highly valued.
• Experience with software, SaaS, or cloud procurement is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across the enterprise.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to be onsite in Milwaukee three days per week. Local candidates preferred.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Free lunch provided onsite every day
• High visibility within a respected, enterprise-wide procurement organization
• Opportunity to support impactful work with a leader known for collaboration and clear guidance

TOSHIBA AMERICA ENERGY SYSTEMS CORPORATION

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager – New Steam Turbine Generator Controls

Business Unit: Thermal Services / New STG

Location: West Allis, WI (Hybrid / Travel as Required)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Manager Level: Individual Contributor

Reports To: Controls Director / Dotted Line to Director of New STG Projects

Job Summary

The Project Manager – Steam Turbine Generator Controls is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing multiple concurrent, long-term controls projects in support of new Steam Turbine Generator installations. This role serves as the primary interface between customers, internal engineering teams, field services, suppliers, and Toshiba Japan, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and cybersecurity requirements.

In addition to project execution, this role is responsible for coordinating and supporting New Unit customer training and capability development related to turbine and generator control systems.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage multiple concurrent, long-duration Steam Turbine Generator controls projects from contract award through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop and maintain integrated project execution plans, schedules, and risk registers across multiple projects.
• Coordinate internal resources across Controls Engineering, Field Services, Commercial, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and financial performance; identify and mitigate execution risks.
• Lead scope, schedule, and cost change management activities with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Own end-to-end commercial execution for controls projects, including procurement strategy, vendor quotation management, billing milestones, invoicing coordination, and financial closeout.

Controls & Cybersecurity Awareness

• Maintain working knowledge of turbine and generator control and protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity requirements and customer cyber policies.
• Coordinate cybersecurity reviews, documentation, and testing activities with subject matter experts.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews related to controls and cybersecurity compliance.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of industrial control system (ICS) architectures, including SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, servers/workstations, and associated networking and cybersecurity components (e.g., switches, firewalls, virtualization, authentication, and remote access technologies).
• Experience with RADIUS, edge protection, pattern recognition a plus.

Customer Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as frontline customer point of contact for controls project execution.
• Lead project status meetings, technical reviews, and executive communications.
• Prepare and deliver clear project reports, schedules, and presentations.
• Manage customer expectations and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Produce cost estimates and proposals for additional project opportunities

New Unit Customer Training & Development

• Coordinate New Unit customer training programs related to turbine and generator control systems.
• Define training scope, schedules, and deliverables aligned with project milestones.
• Ensure completion of training materials and system familiarization prior to commissioning.
• Support factory, classroom, and site-based customer training activities.
• Define and lead a training portfolio modernization roadmap focused on reducing delivery cost and internal labor while enhancing scalability and customer experience.

Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Ensure adherence to Toshiba policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with EHS requirements.
• Support quality reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10 years of project management experience, preferably in controls or power generation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent, long-term projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new equipment installations in OEM or EPC environments.
• Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience with installation or operation of server, PC, and networking infrastructure within NERC CIP regulatory framework, or grid power generation a plus.
• Experience coordinating customer training and operational readiness activities.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 20–30% to support customer meetings, factory testing, training, and site execution.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, factory, and field environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple long-term projects.

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.