Engineering Village Jobs in Brown Deer, WI

57 positions found

Engineering Program Manager
✦ New
Salary not disclosed

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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Senior Director, Product & Engineering - Finance & Risk
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 6 hours ago
About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Director of Digital Product Engineering to lead high-performing engineering, product, design, and technology delivery teams.

Lead technology delivery for the Finance and Risk function and maintain a strategic roadmap, align product, engineering, and business teams around releases.

Work with cross-functional leaders on strategy and vision through building, shipping, and maintaining our digital products.

This area is beginning a significant multi-year transformation, and the leader will be responsible for driving and executing technology and data transformation within this function.

This role leads teams responsible for technology capabilities in Controller, Finance and Planning Analytics, Sourcing and Procurement, Enterprise Risk Management, Audit, and Antifraud areas.

This is a cross-functional role where the engineering and product teams directly report into them.

This role will work closely with business stakeholders and enterprise technology partners to understand critical data and analytical challenges and opportunities.

Establish Finance and Risk Data platform by applying in-depth knowledge of data domains, cloud data and application technologies, architectural patterns, frameworks, and tooling to meet Finance and Risk business area's data and analytics needs.

Adept at building strong relationships across Finance and Risk business organizations and enterprise technology partners.

The key responsibility of this role is to lead the Finance Transformation initiative.

This modernization will facilitate the replacement of several vendor applications, including PeopleSoft, the expense management system, and various reporting platforms.

The new platform will be crucial for the future capabilities of the Controller's Office, as well as for Financial Planning, Actuarial Services, Enterprise Risk Management, and Audit functions.

What You'll Do Vision: Sets the long-term 5-year technology vision for Finance and Risk technology and data capabilities including vendor implementation and integrations across business.

This includes product and engineering vision, roadmap to sequence and achieve incremental impactful business outcomes over time.

Leadership: Leads the Finance and Risk technology and its implementation to deliver Finance and Risk technology and data/analytics platform to enable applications, data, analytics, and reporting needs across FRF business.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborates with the business to understand business drivers, strategy, and critical business outcomes for the Finance and Risk business.

Establishes business-aligned goals and leads the team to meet the objectives.

Ability to channel challenging teams, interpersonal conflicts, and cross-departmental political initiatives into opportunities.

Technical leadership: Provides hands-on technical leadership to drive the execution of the future state technology and data vision to delivery.

Demonstrates ability to dive deep into Finance and Risk data technology solutions, data systems architecture, and Data Governance tooling.

Talent and Development: Leads the talent strategy and development of the team.

Responsible for hiring, coaching, mentoring the group, and developing cross functional engineering leaders.

Culture: Build a high-performing culture and embraces NM's behaviors in bringing the best out of people.

Leads with enterprise vision.

Drive: Drives high performing teams and can lead with expertise, energy and empathy.

Defines the Product: Identifies and validates problems and/or opportunities for multiple user groups/scenarios across the company.

Prioritization: Sets long term goals for both the product portfolio and team members.

Manages budgets for optimal business results Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive and instills these behaviors within the team.

Acts as an ambassador and representative for Northwestern Mutual's technology organization in community and technology events.

What You'll Bring to the Role Must have 15+ years of professional experience in Application development & programming across multiple languages, frameworks, Solution architecture, implementing large-scale distributed technology and data solutions (on-prem and cloud), and vendor implementations, customizations, integrations in financial services.

Business Acumen: Has a deep understanding of the Finance and Risk areas not limited to technology.

Must have experience in leading through multiple engineering teams and their respective leads.

Experience in ERP and EPM implementations and key industry platforms in this space (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Anaplan, PeopleSoft etc.) Must have 5+ years of combined experience leading engineering and product teams.

Must have 5+ years of experience managing managers.

Must have a product-focused mindset and start-up spirit to execute and deliver business outcomes—experience with earning trust and growing business relationships.

Must have experience creating data strategy and dealing with challenges during its rollout to achieve business outcomes.

Significant production experience working with DataMesh, DataLake, Data warehousing, and cloud data technologies (Snowflake, Databricks etc.) in the financial services.

Strong understanding and hands-on experience with various architecture concepts, application design, cloud data and application technologies, CI/CD, Containerization, deployment technologies, API development, Microservices architecture, and BI Tools.

Experience with PowerBI or reporting tooling strategy is a plus Experience providing direct constructive feedback and conducting periodic performance reviews for the team.

Ability to learn and teach others and employs an organic approach to upskill broader organization.

Can influence technology or business leaders on impactful issues and decisions.

Takes pride in bringing people together for a higher purpose despite ambiguity and organizational boundaries.

Strong communication skills at all levels (verbal and written).

Ability to successfully communicate to technical and non-technical audiences in varying forms and all levels of detail.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience #LI-Hybrid Compensation Range: Pay Range
- Start: $171,500.00 Pay Range
- End: $318,500.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: Structure 115: We believe in fairness and transparency.

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However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process.

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Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do.

Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

FIND YOUR FUTURE We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual.

You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

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Engineering Project Manager
🏢 Caljan
Salary not disclosed
Menomonee Falls, WI 2 days ago

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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Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 3 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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West Coast Sales Engineer
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 6 days ago

Job Summary



Under the direction of the Lead Automotive Account Manager - West Coast, the SOCAL Automotive Sales Engineer is responsible for maintaining current customer relationships and identifying areas for potential growth with established and new customers in the electric vehicle market. The primary role will be serving as the key account manager for a major electric vehicle company with responsibility for several smaller accounts. The role is responsible for being the main point of contact for communication regarding product selections and opportunity generation. This position is based primarily in the SOCAL area, with travel to the West Coast region as required. This individual will work with a cross-functional team, including sales, project management, product management, and engineering, to achieve success. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.



Essential Functions:





  • Serve as the key account manager for SOCAL automotive vehicle customers.

  • Coordinate and align domestically and globally for relevant opportunities as required.

  • Expand HellermannTyton's position in low-voltage, high-voltage vehicle electrification systems as well as fluid routing opportunities.

  • Uncover opportunities in standard, platform-based, and custom products

  • Attend and lead selected customer-facing meetings to drive opportunities to specify HellermannTyton's products.

  • Support overall business direction as set by automotive sales and marketing leadership with vetted information and strategic clarity to ensure key activities are moving forward.

  • Work with customer engineering teams to assess standard plastic fasteners/clips for wiring harnesses and fluid routings, offer substitutions, and deliver new, improved offerings.

  • Use understanding of technical drawings, documents, and automotive testing requirements to convert information into recommendations and next steps to achieve the specification.

  • Understand and have full knowledge of OEM specifications for standard parts and leverage that to gain market share.

  • Follow and improve process flows to enable efficient multi-stakeholder direction and understanding of key actions and commitments.

  • Manage customers current and upcoming platforms and develop sales plans in line with customers goals

  • Maintain familiarity with competitors' products and identify opportunities

  • Effectively communicate status, actions, milestones, and activities to key stakeholders.



Other Functions:





  • Ability to discern opportunities and roadblocks to the goals of a project and drive results for increased sales.



Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience)





  • BS from an accredited four-year college or university, engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree

  • Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

  • 5+ years of professional experience demonstrating mechanical and engineering aptitude, along with successful key customer responsibility

  • Automotive Industry Experience required

  • Knowledge of plastic fasteners is preferred

  • Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance

  • Minimal travel involved

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.



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Manufacturing Engineer
🏢 HellermannTyton
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 6 days ago

Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts on the manufacturing floor for HellermannTyton. This role is responsible for analyzing current production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. The senior engineer will mentor other engineers and work closely with various departments including plant leadership and hourly production personnel.



Essential Functions:





  • Effectively lead project teams.

  • Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics).

  • Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization.

  • Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive improvements in process and operations.

  • Ability to teach and train Lean and Six Sigma concepts (DMAIC).

  • Lead or support new equipment specification, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification activites.



Other Functions





  • Conceptualize and develop prototype solutions and designs.

  • Define appropriate technical approaches to solve problems and develop solutions.

  • Connect projects to P&L Statement.

  • Other duties as assigned.



Success in this role will require





  • Proficient use of MES and ERP systems.

  • Competence of Plastics Manufacturing (materials and molds).

  • Ability to mentor young engineers.

  • Systems Thinking

  • Conflict Management

  • Influence Skills



What You'll Bring





  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

  • 8+ years of engineering experience (in manufacturing preferred)

  • Injection molding expertise preferred

  • Project Management Skills

  • Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (Lean Manufacturing)

  • Six Sigma (preferred) or Green Belt Certified

  • Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills



#LI-MS1 #LI-Onsite

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.



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Automation Continuous Improvement Engineer (2213)
🏢 HellermannTyton
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 6 days ago

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Automation, the Automation Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for analyzing, developing, supporting, and documenting the ongoing continuous improvement projects within the Automation Engineering department to increase the efficiency, operation and readiness of the plants automation equipment. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.



The CI Engineer will use Six Sigma tools to analyze and support recommendations for machine improvements and cost saving projects. "



Essential Functions:





  • Provide analytical data and documentation to support machine improvements that will lead to improved machine efficiencies.

  • Collaborate and review suggested design improvements with Automation Engineer Design Team

  • Ensure conformance to engineering codes, IATF16949 and HellermannTyton standards for quality

  • Use CAD/SolidWorks software to create/modify and update drawing within the EPDM vault

  • Use AB software to create/modify and update machine Programmable Logic Control programs as required.

  • Modify and update CAD/SolidWorks files in accordance to standard processes in place in the department.

  • Possess advanced skills with vision systems and integration for quality inspections.

  • Build and develop strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to work towards common goals and projects outcomes defined by Operations plant management team.

  • Participate in project hand off processes that require process optimization, process flow, and assisting with training as required.

  • Evaluate high scrap machines/cells using problem solving techniques that could include analysis of material, tooling, process or equipment and prepare data to support recommendations/findings.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to successful project completion outcomes, as directed by the Director of Automation and Operations management team.

  • Recommend and implement measures to improve equipment performance, quality and production methods.

  • Stay current with technology and industry standards

  • Comply with all quality and safety regulations in compliance with OSHA and HellermannTyton policy



Other Functions





  • Travel could be required on a "as needed" basis

  • Attend all meeting with cross-functional teams to review project work and direction

  • Lend support through training and technical advice to help other technicians become more efficient.

  • All employees entering the manufacturing area and other identified locations must wear the designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as a condition of employment.



Success in this role will require





  • Use of SolidWorks/Cad System

  • Use of AB Programmable Logic Control software as required

  • Six Sigma methodologies and practices

  • Project management skills and creating documentation

  • Ensure conformance to ASME codes as required

  • Follow all IATF16949 and company standards for quality and manufacturability

  • Manage and leverage resources to complete projects on time and within budget

  • Vision System Integration and control

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to recommend improvements.

  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers and fellow team members.

  • Experience in communicating with suppliers and vendors

  • Basic to advanced skills in pneumatic systems

  • Advanced Programmable Logic Control knowledge



What You'll Bring





  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or equivalent from a four year college or technical school with 3+ years experience in Automation Design/Integration and Continuous Improvement projects involving automation.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical specifications, schematics, and ladder logic

  • Certified Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred

  • Ability for overnight travel by air or land as needed.

  • Must have a valid drivers license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance



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Tooling Engineer (2214)
🏢 HellermannTyton
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 6 days ago

Title: Tooling Engineer



Reports to: Tooling Manager



Department: Tooling Engineering



Job Summary:



Under the direction of the Tooling Manager, the Tooling Engineer is responsible for assisting the Tooling Engineering Department in directing the manufacture of quality injection molding tools. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.



Essential Functions:





  • Writing purchase orders stating mold building specifications.

  • Writing requests for quotations for vendors.

  • Assure that vendors keep within budget and timing constraints on projects.

  • Evaluate and Approve injection molding tool design.

  • Assure that vendors incorporate the approved design in injection molding tool construction.

  • Keep a library of tool drawings.

  • Travel to vendors to evaluate progress in injection molding tool construction. Travel to vendors to evaluate completed injection molding tool performance and product conformity.

  • Evaluate product design as to moldability and simplification for moldability.

  • Assist in troubleshooting injection molding problems.

  • Work with injection molding tool designs to assure the highest quality molding tools possible.

  • Work with toolmakers to assure the highest quality injection molding tools possible.



Other duties assigned:





  • Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:





  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Associate degree or in lieu of degree, three or more years of prior on-the-job experience. A good mechanical ability.

  • Prior experience with plastic injection molding process.

  • Knowledge of injection molding tools and injection molding tool construction.

  • Knowledge of machine tools and how machine tools relate to injection mold tool construction.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing best practices.

  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft software and CAD software.

  • Organized; can meet deadlines.

  • Ability to work non-standard hours to meet the needs of the customers.

  • Ability to travel internationally.

  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate automobile insurance.



#LI-KN1 #LI-Hybrid

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.



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Production Supervisor
Salary not disclosed
Mequon, WI 2 days 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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Systems Architect - Device and Edge Software
🏢 Rite-Hite Company
Salary not disclosed
Milwaukee, WI 4 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 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

Architecture Strategy and Standards
  • 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.
Product and Platform Enablement
  • 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.
Integration and Interoperability
  • 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.
Security, Safety, and Quality
  • 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.
Technical Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • 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.
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, 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.

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