RiteHite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid consistent growth both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers safety security and productivity.
What We Offer:
RiteHite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical dental and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays vacation and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.
RiteHite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Provide clear guidance mentorship and performance management to engineers designers and technicians.
Strategic & Operational Planning
- Provide engineering input for longterm strategic planning and nearterm business initiatives.
- Help develop and manage annual engineering budgets in coordination with Engineering Manager
- Help Identify and advocate for R&D investments to support growth and cost reduction efforts.
Product Development & Process Improvement
- Drivecore beyondcore and growth platformnew product development in alignment with strategic goals.
- Drive research and development efforts to enhance product performance and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure engineering consistency across product lines and maintain high standards for product design and development.
- Leverage AIdriven tools and technologies to enhance efficiency drive innovation and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Project & Technical Management
- Lead multiple engineering projects from initiation to completion by assigning tasks monitoring progress and holding team members accountable.
- Design and oversee experimental test programs and analyze results to ensure designs meet functional and performance requirements.
- Support manufacturing engineering and operations in improving processes quality and productivity.
- Lead engineering projects while adhering to theRiteHite Stage Gate processfor project .
- Develop implement and maintain the policies procedures and standards necessary for achieving high efficiency and accuracy in departmental work practices
CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Collaborate withProduct Management and Operations leadershipto develop and execute a threeyear roadmap for products and technology.
- Partner withmanufacturing quality and supply chain teamsto optimize production and implement VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives.
- Ensure timely filing of Intellectual Property Disclosures and collaborate with the Intellectual Property and Product management teams.
- Ensure product compliance to associated codes certifications and standards.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Strong leadership analytical and problemsolving abilities including expertise in structured problemsolving methodologies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage crossfunctional teams.
- Ability to plan organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency inproduct design CAE (ComputerAided Engineering) tools and design for manufacturability reliability and safety.
- Up to10 travelmay be required. (occasional overnight travel may be required).
SUPERVISORY QUALIFICATIONS
- Reports to theEngineering Manager and has multiple direct reports.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field.
- 5 years of engineering project management experience.
- Strong leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
Additional Job Information:
Required Experience:
IC