Team Leader - Mechanical Design All-Terrain Cranes

Team Leader - Mechanical Design All-Terrain Cranes

Team Leader - Mechanical Design All-Terrain Cranes

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Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sany Europe

SANY Europe is part of the SANY Group, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction and heavy machinery. We specialize in innovative solutions for cranes, construction equipment, and related machinery. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction drives our success in the European market.

As a Team Leader - Mechanical Design All-Terrain Cranes , you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of structural components for crane products. You will ensure the integrity, reliability, and compliance of mechanical structures in alignment with industry and regulatory standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting product development, quality assurance, and technical support.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of structural and mechanical engineers.
• Plan, assign, and track engineering tasks across new development and improvement projects.
• Drive engineering excellence by promoting best practices in design, analysis, and documentation.

2. Structural Design and Validation

• Supervise the design of mechanical structures for crane components, ensuring structural integrity, durability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Guide the team in conducting structural simulations and finite element analysis (FEA) to validate and optimize designs.

3. New Product Development

• Coordinate the structural design contribution to new product development initiatives, from concept to testing.
• Ensure integration of mechanical structures within the overall system architecture in collaboration with R&D and product engineering teams.

4. Product Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the evaluation of existing products to identify structural improvements and lead redesign initiatives.
• Lead root cause analyses of structural issues and drive the implementation of corrective actions.

5. Documentation & Standards Compliance

• Ensure preparation of complete and accurate technical documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Guarantee alignment of all documentation with European and international regulatory standards.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary structural engineering representative in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with electrical, hydraulic, manufacturing, and after-sales teams.
• Support industrialization and lifecycle activities with expert structural input.

7. Regulatory and Certification Compliance

• Ensure all structural designs comply with European and global regulations.
• Lead and support certification processes by providing the required documentation and technical justifications.
• Review and challenge the cost structure of components to propose value-driven design alternatives.
• Promote design-to-cost and value engineering methodologies within the team.

9. Innovation and Technology Leadership

• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging the adoption of new materials, technologies, and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring their consideration in the team’s work.

Ideal Profile :

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Mandatory experience with All-Terrain Cranes development.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis
• 2+ years of experience in a project management role.
• Strong proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Solid understanding of materials science, welding, and structural mechanics.
• Familiarity with relevant European and international engineering standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in cross-functional environments.
• Fluent in English; German or Chinese is an advantage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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