Applications Engineer, CAD/ERP Design & Release

Rite-Hite; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading dock and door equipment, seeks an Applications Engineer to translate customer requirements into executable designs using CAD and PDM within an ERP environment. You’ll collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales to deliver manufacturable, cost-aware solutions and drive successful releases.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Revit), and a proven ability to coordinate product releases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, tolerancing, manufacturing considerations.
• Proficiency with at least one 2D or 3D CAD platform.
• Curiosity and learning agility to understand multiple product families and coordinate design release.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, plans, site surveys, codes, order information, and application requirements.
• Support sales reps, integrators, architects, andProduct Managers; explain capabilities and assess fit.
• Develop new or revised designs using engineering principles, costs and producibility considerations.
• Create and revise 2D drawings, 3D models, layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
• Create and maintain bills of material and engineering data; verify revisions with functions.
• Follow the ETO order process from design review to release authorization.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing to address materials and lead times.
• Support prototypes, pilots, and ETO production; resolve issues through changes and re-release.
• Estimate product cost and engineering effort; communicate assumptions and risks.
• Escalate as needed; participate in cross-functional reviews.
• Maintain traceable records; travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Applications engineering

Mechanical design

Manufacturing engineering

Product release

Curiosity / learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Revit

PDM workflows

JD Edwards ERP

Salesforce

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rite-Hite, a global leader in loading dock and door equipment, seeks an Applications Engineer to translate customer requirements into executable designs using CAD and PDM within an ERP environment. You’ll collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales to deliver manufacturable, cost-aware solutions and drive successful releases.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Revit), and a proven ability to coordinate product releases