Technical Manager

MRA Recruiting Services • Menomonee Falls, WI

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About The Position

Lead complex technical projects. Develop engineers. Deliver results globally. At Caljan, you will have the autonomy to lead technical project execution, strengthen team capability, and ensure high-quality delivery in a growing U.S. market. This role offers meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with international teams, and the opportunity to influence how complex engineering projects are realized from order intake through commissioning. The Technical Manager is responsible for the successful realization of Caljan’s U.S. project portfolio across all product groups. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high technical and commercial quality standards. You will lead a team of approximately four U.S.-based project managers and engineers, while acting as the first escalation point for project deviations. The role serves as a key bridge between U.S. and European project and automation teams, ensuring alignment of processes, resources, and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or engineered-product environment
• At least 3 years of experience leading project managers and/or engineers
• Strong understanding of electrical and automation systems, installation, and commissioning
• Experience with stage-gate project models, change management, and quality/NCR processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and ERP/project tools; working knowledge of CAD systems
• Ability to read and manage customer contracts and technical documentation
• Strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Willingness to travel internationally up to approximately 45 days per year

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the U.S. project realization team, including project managers and electrical/automation engineers
• Own portfolio management, including capacity planning and allocation of projects to appropriate resources
• Ensure end-to-end project execution from sales handover through installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance
• Act as first escalation point for schedule, quality, or delivery deviations and manage customer communication as needed
• Drive continuous improvement of project performance, processes, and quality management (including NCR handling)
• Ensure team capability keeps pace with increasing technical and market requirements
• Champion structured project execution, including customer kick-off meetings and stage-gate processes
• Manage internal stakeholders within a matrix organization and resolve conflicts when required
• Identify and proactively manage technical and commercial risks across projects
• Support close coordination between engineering, automation, installation, and aftermarket teams

Benefits

• Caljan offers medical, dental, vision, and 401K with a match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager