Engineering product manager

Product Manager Bologna area, Italy€This company is a global OEM within the construction machinery industry and is expanding its European product line and commercial capabilities. Product Manager / Systems EngineerThis product manager / systems engineer will be instrumental in guiding European and Asian product development teams in the design and development of attachments to meet these applications and enhance the company's product portfolio.The role requires a balance of systems level technical capability (broad understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and control systems) and good commercial and communication skills.The position could suit an engineer (e.G. systems engineer, mechatronics engineer, hydraulics or control engineer) or a product manager, that has worked within the attachments industry aligned to excavator or wheeled loader applications. Product Manager / Systems EngineerA degree or similar in an engineering subject (e.G. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics)At least 5 years of experience working within the development of attachments for excavators or wheeled loaders within the construction machinery or mining machinery market (for EU product markets)Excellent communication skills (English primarily) – able to work directly with customers and design engineering, R&D teamsHappy to travel to meet customers, engineering teams and represent the company at trade exhibitionsExcellent systems engineering understanding with the ability to develop requirements into technical specifications for engineering design teamsCompetent with mechanical, hydraulic and ideally electrical / control fundamentals (for the development of attachment interfaces, mounting brackets, controls and installation, etc) For the right person, relocation and work visa support can be provided.