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Cranemasters · 19 hours ago

General Manager of Engineering and Manufacturing

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Cranemasters is seeking a visionary leader to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of crane and heavy equipment rebuilds as well as original equipment manufacturing. The General Manager will ensure projects meet quality standards, customer requirements, and delivery deadlines while fostering innovation and operational excellence.

Industrial EngineeringRailroad

Hiring Manager

Jocelyn Stephens, J.D.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers and engineering teams to clarify expectations and develop accurate job cost estimates

Act as a liaison to ensure customer requirements are met and communicated across all teams

Guide a team of inventive engineers and skilled manufacturing professionals to deliver cutting-edge solutions while meeting project milestones

Adjust staffing and assignments for optimal skill utilization and project success

Align fabrication processes with design/engineering for maximum efficiency in labor and time

Monitor in-process work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with customer standards

Work with cross-functional teams to identify challenges and develop inventive solutions

Encourage creative problem-solving and implement cost-effective strategies that streamline processes and reduce waste

Build strong vendor relationships to secure quality parts at competitive costs

Oversee equipment utilization and identify opportunities for optimization

Provide regular project updates and promptly communicate delays or changes

Maintain thorough documentation of customer communications and change orders

Oversee pre-delivery testing and provide on-site setup

Assist with customer training on delivered equipment as needed

Qualification

Heavy equipment manufacturingMechanical drawing interpretationLeadership skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyMetalworking experiencePrecision machining experienceLearn softwareOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Education: Associate's degree in a related field (Bachelor's or certifications preferred)

Experience: 5+ years of supervisory experience in heavy equipment manufacturing or similar environment; metalworking and precision machining experience preferred

Ability to read, interpret, and create/modify mechanical drawings

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn specialty software (Timberline, ViewPoint)

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record