Technical Project Leader – Compact Loaders (Europe)

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 looking for a technically driven Project Leader to support and guide the development of our Wheeled Loaders product line in the region.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Leader to take ownership of the technical roadmap, market fit, and competitive positioning of SANY’s Wheeled Loaders in Europe. This role is not a traditional product management position but rather a technical leadership role, with a strong focus on advising R&D, interpreting customer needs, and benchmarking competitors to ensure our products meet the expectations of the European market.

This job is based in Bedburg or Stuttgart, Hybrid model can be considered in Europe. This job require regular business travel to China (30% to 50% of work time).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 influence technical direction and product decisions.
• Conduct detailed competitor benchmarking, including field visits and product comparisons, to identify differentiation opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D teams in China, supporting the design and validation process with European use cases and standards.
• Serve as a bridge between European customers and SANY headquarters, translating practical field feedback into actionable development priorities.
• Support product validation, field tests, and launch activities to ensure alignment 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 (Europe and China) to support collaboration, field studies, and prototype validation.

• • Engineering degree (Mechanical, Agricultural, or similar); a Master’s degree is a plus.
  • Minimum 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 in terms of customer expectations, applications, and regulations.
  • Proven ability to conduct competitive analysis and technical benchmarking.
  • Fluent in English
  • Comfortable working across cultures and time zones; strong communication and coordination skills.

• A strategic, high-impact engineering position shaping the next generation of batching plants in Europe.
• A collaborative, international environment with close cooperation between European and global engineering teams.
• Competitive salary package and hybrid work flexibility.