Wheeled Loader Tech Lead – Europe (Hybrid)

SANY Europe GmbH; Stuttgart; Hybrid; USD 92,314 - 115,393; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer is seeking a Technical Project Leader for their Wheeled Loaders division. This role involves technical leadership, market analysis, and collaboration with R&D teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, extensive industry experience, and fluency in English. The position is based in Stuttgart with a hybrid model and requires travel to China for collaboration and meetings.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of technical experience in wheeled loader development, field support, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of the European construction equipment market.
• Proven ability to conduct competitive analysis and technical benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical reference point for SANY’s Wheeled Loaders in Europe.
• Analyze market trends, customer requirements, and application environments across Europe.
• Conduct competitor benchmarking to identify differentiation opportunities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Market analysis

Communication skills

Competitive analysis

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Agricultural, or similar)

Master’s degree

Job description

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

Location: Bedburg, Germany
Company: SANY Europe GmbH

About SANY

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.

Main Purpose of the Role

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.

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 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.

Profile & Qualifications

• 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.