Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d)

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Brunico; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Driveline Brunico SpA (Italy) is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System to lead cross-functional teams and serve as the technical interface between customers and internal departments in Bruneck.

The role focuses on identifying new business opportunities, managing strategic projects, and aligning resource planning with roadmaps, while negotiating with partners and supporting engineering, purchasing, quality, and manufacturing teams. Fluent German and English are required.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing, and technologies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and act as the technical interface with customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and market potential.
• Manage strategic projects from nomination to execution.
• Support Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering on technical matters.
• Monitor technologies and market trends to inform future product solutions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

German language

English language

Education

University degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d)We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time but if you do, you may lose some functionality.### Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d)Apply: Bruneck, Italy: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (16 days left to apply): JREQ-225920**Job Posting Title**Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d) **Legal Entity**GKN Driveline Brunico SpA (Italy)**Job Description Summary**As Senior Technical Specialist Mechanical System (m/w/d) you will play a key role in the development and acquisition of new product solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, represent the Engineering function towards customers, and drive the successful execution of strategic business and product development projects. In this role, you will act as the central technical interface between customers, Engineering, and internal stakeholders.**Job Description:*** Lead cross-functional teams and serve as the technical interface between customers and internal departments.* Identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities and market potential.* Manage strategic acquisition and development projects through successful nomination.* Represent the Engineering function in complex projects and in interactions with customers and partners.* Lead technical discussions with customers and foster long-term customer relationships.* Support Project Management, Purchasing, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering on technical matters.* Monitor emerging technologies, market trends, and innovations, and translate them into future product solutions.* Ensure resource planning, scheduling, and roadmap alignment for strategic projects.**Required Skills and Education*** University degree in Engineering or a related technical field.* Professional experience in product development, engineering, or a comparable technical environment.* Proven experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.* Strong knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing and emerging technologies.* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.* Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities.* Analytical mindset with strong strategic thinking capabilities.* Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken. For this position we offer a gross annual salary starting at €55,000 plus a variable bonus component. The actual remuneration will depend on qualifications, professional experience, and the specific area of responsibility. All compensation decisions are based on objective, gender-neutral criteria.