Crane Systems Designer: CAD + Structural Integrity

Lift Solutions Holdings; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Solutions Holdings is seeking a Crane Designer to develop detailed designs, layouts, and engineering drawings for overhead, gantry, and jib cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project management to meet customer specifications and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design skills, experience with CAD software, and understanding of structural components used in crane systems.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design/Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specs
• Strong CAD skills and experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor
• Knowledge of CMAA, ASME B30, OSHA standards is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Cross-functional collaboration and effective communication

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, fabrication drawings, and detailed manufacturing drawings for crane systems and components.
• Design crane bridges, end trucks, runways, trolley assemblies, hoist supports, platforms, walkways, and related structural components.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, customer approval drawings, installation layouts, and BOMs.
• Review customer specifications, load requirements, site dimensions, and project documentation to determine design requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering to verify design calculations, load capacities, deflection limits, and structural integrity.
• Ensure designs comply with CMAA, ASME, OSHA, and AWS requirements as applicable.
• Select mechanical components, including motors, gearboxes, wheels, bearings, brakes, hoists, and drive systems.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure designs are practical and cost-effective.
• Support purchasing with accurate material specs and BOMs.
• Revise drawings based on reviews, feedback, and changes.
• Assist with troubleshooting design issues during fabrication and installation.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project files.
• Identify opportunities to improve standardization, efficiency, and cost

Skills

Mechanical design

Hands-on problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design/Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

ERP/PLM tools

Job description

Lift Solutions Holdings is seeking a Crane Designer to develop detailed designs, layouts, and engineering drawings for overhead, gantry, and jib cranes, hoists, and related lifting equipment. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and project management to meet customer specifications and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design skills, experience with CAD software, and understanding of structural components used in crane systems.