Technical Project Leader – Wheeled Loaders; Europe

Job Title:
Technical Project Leader – Wheeled Loaders (Europe) (m/f/d)

Location:

Bedburg, Germany
Company: SANY Europe GmbH

SANY is a global leader in construction equipment, renowned for innovation, quality, and customer-centric product development. As we expand our presence in the European market, we are seeking a Technical Project Leader to support and guide the development of our Wheeled Loaders product line in the region.

The Technical Project Leader will:
– Take ownership of the technical roadmap, market fit, and competitive positioning of SANY’s Wheeled Loaders in Europe.
– Act in a technical leadership capacity (not a traditional product management role), with strong focus on:

• advising R&D,

• interpreting customer needs,

• benchmarking competitors to ensure SANY’s products meet European market expectations.

This role is based in Stuttgart (hybrid model possible within Europe) and requires 2–3 trips per year to China.

• Act as the technical reference point for SANY’s Wheeled Loaders in Europe, providing detailed input on product design, performance, and user expectations.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and application environments across Europe to guide technical direction and product decisions.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking, including field visits and product comparisons, to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D teams in China, ensuring European use cases and standards are integrated into the design and validation process.
• Serve as a bridge between European customers and SANY headquarters, translating field feedback into actionable development priorities.
• Support product validation, field tests, and launch activities to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the Wheeled Loaders product line in internal and external meetings, including customer demonstrations, trade fairs, and technical reviews.
• Regular travel across Europe and China to support collaboration, field studies, and prototype validation.

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Agricultural, or similar); a Master’s degree is a plus.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in wheeled loader development, field support, or engineering, ideally with a leading OEM.
• Strong knowledge of the European construction equipment market, especially customer expectations, applications, and regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct competitive analysis and technical benchmarking.
• Fluent in English (other European languages are an advantage).
• Comfortable working across cultures and time zones.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.