Crane Project Engineer

Job Description

CRANE PROJECT ENGINEER NEEDED - TOLEDO, OHIO

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Engineer is responsible for receiving, managing, and successfully closing projects at a healthy profit. This role ensures efficient scheduling, effective communication with customers and production employees, and outstanding customer service. The position also identifies opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and enhance value for the Company.

Project Management

Manage multiple crane projects and collaborate with the Sales team to confirm specifications.

Coordinate installation schedules with customers, crew leaders, and production staff.

Assist Crew Leaders in diagnosing field issues or obstructions and developing workable solutions.

Oversee the shop production process to ensure projects move forward without delays.

Travel to customer sites as needed for reviews, meetings, and project support.

Design & Documentation

Create detailed crane drawings in AutoCAD for customer approval.

Prepare design documentation, specification sheets, and project files in accordance with engineering and safety standards.

Procurement

Order materials, hardware, and components necessary for crane fabrication and installation.

Generate and manage purchase orders; track deliveries and coordinate with vendors as needed.

Safety

Ensure all project plans, materials, and designs comply with OSHA, ANSI, CMAA, and internal safety requirements.

Participate in jobsite safety planning and ensure crews receive accurate, safe installation instructions.

Identify hazards and recommend risk mitigation strategies during both design and installation phases.

Support and model a safety first culture across engineering, fabrication, and installation teams.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor s Degree in Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or Project Management Preferred.

5+ years of Engineering Experience is preferred.

Background in mechanical engineering, steel construction, or related fields strongly preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as effective time management and organizational abilities.

Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Applications.

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and lead when necessary.

Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including schedules, change orders, design updates, reports, and project closeout records.

Manage project budgets & monitor costs to ensure financial goals are met.

Prepare and distribute project status updates to internal stakeholders and customers.

Utilize company systems (ERP, CRM, Project Management Tools) to log activities, track progress, and update project data.

Review and approve vendor quotes, invoices, and material receipts related to assigned projects.

Ensure all documentation meets internal quality requirements and audit standards.

Support Engineering Manager with administrative tasks such as report creation, data analysis, and workflow improvements.

Authority to stop production in the event due to poor quality, unsafe parts or conditions appear.

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: [email protected]

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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