Engineering Manager (Industrial Equipment exp req)

twiceasnice Recruiting; Saint Cloud, Minneapolis (MN, MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Match

HSA/FSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting is looking for an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in industrial equipment. Based in Northwest Minneapolis/St. Cloud, MN, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for designing and supporting engineer-to-order crane systems.

This full-time role offers a salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000, along with annual bonuses and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in engineering process improvement and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial equipment engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary team in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with engineer-to-order/custom engineered products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Establish roles, accountabilities, and performance expectations.
• Oversee design and release of crane systems to customer specifications.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Industrial equipment engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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.

Engineering Manager (Industrial Equipment exp req) Responsibilities

• 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

Engineering Manager (Industrial Equipment exp req) Qualifications

• 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