Director of the EU Construction Machinery R&D Institute(Crane Vertical)

Overview

Director of the EU Construction Machinery R&D Institute (Crane Vertical) – Our client is a global leader in construction machinery, with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The role leads the team in developing and executing the institute's development strategy, including product planning, design, and launch plans, while managing the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the European Research Institute in the European region, ensuring smooth operation and ongoing development.
• Responsible for product planning, definition, and top-level design in the European market, ensuring products meet customer needs.
• Plan and execute product launch plans in the European market, including market research, competition analysis, and promotional activities.
• Manage component planning, introduction, and alignment for products in the European market, ensuring product quality and a smooth supply chain.
• Organize and follow up on product certification work in the European market, including document preparation and test coordination.
• Coordinate and lead the institute team, drive team goal achievement, and handle other tasks assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related fields.
• At least 20 years of work experience in the crane industry, including over 5 years of management experience.
• Deep understanding of the European market, with familiarity of technical developments and market trends in the European crane industry (especially all-terrain cranes).
• Excellent team management and leadership skills, able to motivate teams effectively and drive project progress.
• Outstanding communication and coordination abilities, able to collaborate with multinational teams and establish good relationships with external partners.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, capable of formulating and executing project development strategies.