Technical Solutions Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related technical field (required).
• Willingness to obtain PE licensure where appropriate and to establish and manage a network of licensed Professional Engineers authorized to review and stamp documents in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Minimum of five years of experience in engineered-to-order equipment, lifting devices, cranes, rigging, automation, or heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to review CAD drawings, interpret FEA, and manage engineering documentation.
  Occasional international travel as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with below-the-hook devices or crane systems preferred.
• Knowledge of magnets or lifting systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Sales & Applications Engineering

• Lead technical discovery with Sales and customers to define application requirements, operating conditions, and system scope for engineered lifting solutions.
• Provide preliminary system sizing, application feasibility assessments, and configuration recommendations.
• Translate customer and sales requirements into structured engineering scopes for outsourced engineering partners.
• Own the technical definition of HLS projects from customer opportunity through engineering release, ensuring solutions are safe, manufacturable, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirements.

Structural & Mechanical Technical Oversight

• Serve as the primary technical interface with external engineering and fabrication partners for system configuration, structural calculations, and detailed engineering design.
• Review and approve below-the-hook engineering drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Ensure compliance with ASME BTH-1, CMAA, OSHA, and Magswitch internal safety standards, global standards, and SB30.20 (Below the hook lifting devices).
• Verify magnet selection, load paths, attachment design, safety factors, and review FEA when provided.

Internal Coordination & Capability Development

• Deliver complete engineering packages, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, lift plans, and technical documentation to enable successful project execution.
• Support service technicians and installation partners during commissioning or technical escalations (primarily remote).
• Standardize engineering practices, reusable designs, and technical documentation to improve scalability, reduce engineering effort, and support the long-term growth of the HLS business.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring application or installation issues and drive updates to engineering standards and design practices.
• Drive efforts to standardize lifting system, sub-assembly, and component designs to reduce one-off customization where practical.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs, spare part inventory, and customer best-practice guidelines.