Engineering Manager; Industrial Equipment exp req

Engineering Manager (Industrial Equipment exp req)
Location:
Northwest Minneapolis/St. Cloud, MN
Salary: $120,000-$140,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) w/ Match, HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays + More
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: ~45 hours per week
Travel:
Travel 1 day/week to manufacturing facility; occasional travel to customer sites
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Engineering Manager (Industrial Equipment exp req) Description

Our client in the industrial equipment industry is looking for an Engineering Manager to add to their team. You will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team responsible for the design and support of engineer-to-order crane systems and related equipment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated success in improving engineering processes and execution through strategic leadership and team management. This role is accountable for engineering execution, team development, and driving improvements in engineering processes, scheduling, and product consistency.

If you aspire to be part of something larger than the task at hand and help shape the future of a stable, specialized business, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Lead and develop multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, structural, and electrical)
• Establish clear roles, accountabilities, and performance expectations from the ground up
• Build cross-functional depth and contingency capability within the team
• Oversee design, analysis, release of crane systems and components to customer specifications
• Support sales, manufacturing, and field operations with technical expertise
• Own engineering workload, priorities, and scheduling
• Ensure designs meet customer commitments, applicable codes, and internal quality standards
• Improve visibility and predictability of engineering deliverables
• Drive process improvements in engineering workflows, design standards, and documentation
• Reduce rework, errors, and variability
• Implement best practices for design review and change management
• Partner closely with internal teams to improve product manufacturability and cost
• Support continuous improvement and align engineering output with business priorities
• Promote standardization of components and systems where appropriate
• Maintain compliance with industry standards and internal design criteria
• Participate in weekly leadership meetings; occasionally interface with customers on projects
• Spend regular time on shop floor to maintain awareness of manufacturing realities

• 7+ years experience in industrial equipment engineering required
• 5+ years experience managing a multi-disciplinary team in manufacturing environment required
• Experience working with customers on engineer-to-order/custom engineered products required
• Experience using ERP system for engineering scheduling and workload management required
• Strong communication and leadership skills required