Crane Engineering Manager

Job Description

CRANE ENGINEERING MANAGER NEEDED - TOLEDO, OHIO

A Leading Manufacturing Company in the Toledo, Ohio area needs a Crane Engineering Manager. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Crane Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and installation of industrial crane systems. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, optimizes performance, and leads a team of engineers, fabricators and installers to deliver high-quality solutions for material handling operations.

Supervise and mentor the engineering staff, including supervisors, fabricators and installers by fostering positive employee relations and promoting a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

Allocate resources and manage project timelines to meet operational goals.

Oversee the design and specification of industrial cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and other relevant safety and engineering standards.

Manage end-to-end crane fabrication, installation and modernization projects.

Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for seamless execution.

Collaborate with the Sales Manager to review completed projects and identify opportunities for improved quoting accuracy and design enhancements through the installation process.

Develop preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting technical issues.

Implement reliability engineering practices to minimize downtime.

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company safety policies.

Drive innovation in crane technology and automation solutions.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering (Master s Preferred).

Professional Engineering (PE) Certificate Preferred

Minimum 7 Years in Industrial Crane Engineering or Heavy Equipment Design.

3 to 5 Years in a Leadership or Managerial Position.

Proficiency in CAD Software and Engineering analysis tools.

Strong knowledge of crane systems, load calculations, and structural integrity.

Excellent Leadership, Communication, and Project Management Skills.

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to:

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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