Design Engineer (Hybrid) - Innovative Mechanical Solutions

Rite-Hite; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

Retirement savings

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rite-Hite in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Design Engineer to design products that meet criteria and support them after production begins. This hybrid role requires collaboration with a cross‑functional team to drive successful product development. You will create CAD drawings, perform analyses, develop cost estimates, and coordinate with suppliers. A mechanical engineering degree with experience (and PE certification) is highly valued, along with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination including PE.
• PE certification is preferred.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage broad and complex design tasks per the Stage Gate process.
• Lead project teams and coordinate with suppliers.
• Create CAD drawings and analyze designs for life and performance.
• Develop product cost estimates and test plans.

Skills

Project leadership

Design engineering

Prototyping

CAD leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

PE certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Rite-Hite in Dubuque, IA, is seeking a Design Engineer to design products that meet criteria and support them after production begins. This hybrid role requires collaboration with a cross‑functional team to drive successful product development. You will create CAD drawings, perform analyses, develop cost estimates, and coordinate with suppliers. A mechanical engineering degree with experience (and PE certification) is highly valued, along with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.