What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at Rite-Hite?
Rite-Hite 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:
Rite-Hite 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.
Rite-Hite 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 long-term strategic planning and near-term 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
- Drive core, beyond-core, and growth platform new 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 AI-driven 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 the Rite-Hite Stage Gate process for project execution.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the policies, procedures, and standards necessary for achieving high efficiency and accuracy in departmental work practices
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Product Management and Operations leadership to develop and execute a three-year roadmap for products and technology.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to 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 problem-solving abilities, including expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams.
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency in product design, CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) tools, and design for manufacturability, reliability, and safety.
- Up to 10% travel may be required. (occasional overnight travel may be required).
SUPERVISORY QUALIFICATIONS
- Reports to the Engineering Manager and has multiple direct reports.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
- 5 years of engineering project management experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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