Senior Project ManagerLoader-Remote

Fuku•Houston, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are a global leading manufacturer of construction machinery with a strong focus on wheel loaders and skid steer loaders. With advanced R&D centers, reliable manufacturing networks, and a complete after-sales system, we continue to expand our market share in North America and Europe. To further strengthen product competitiveness in these regions, we are seeking an experienced, technically strong Senior Project Manager / Technical Product Manager to join our headquarters R&D team. Based at our global R&D headquarters and reporting directly to the Product Director, you will take full ownership of wheel loader and skid steer loader product definition and development for the North American and European markets. Leveraging your deep hands-on experience in loaders and heavy equipment, you will actively participate in and guide R&D work, translate real-world regional usage requirements into concrete technical solutions, and drive the entire development process from concept through to mass production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Machinery Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in wheel loader or skid steer loader R&D/technical project management within the construction machinery industry.
Rich practical experience with North American and/or European wheel loader and skid steer loader markets—deep understanding of real customer usage scenarios, operator preferences, job-site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Proven track record of leading complete product development cycles (from concept to mass production) for loaders or similar off-highway equipment.
Strong technical background: capable of reading and approving engineering drawings, conducting technical reviews, and making sound engineering judgments.
Excellent cross-functional coordination and communication skills; experience working with global R&D teams is a strong plus.
Fluent in English; Chinese language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Chinese language skills are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in and technically guide R&D programs for wheel loaders and skid steer loaders targeted at North America and Europe.
Define and finalize product technical specifications (performance, hydraulic system, structure, ergonomics, UI/UX, materials, emission compliance, etc.) based on in-depth understanding of regional customer habits, working conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Provide professional technical recommendations and decisions derived from years of industry experience in the U.S. and European markets (no traditional market research or MKT surveys required).
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, testing, quality, manufacturing) throughout the full development cycle—concept, design, prototyping, validation, and SOP.
Drive compliance with EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, OSHA, and other relevant North American/European standards from the very beginning of product definition.
Review and approve engineering drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans to ensure reliability, durability, and field performance meet or exceed regional expectations.
Identify and push technical differentiation opportunities versus competitors (Caterpillar, John Deere, Bobcat, Volvo CE, JCB, etc.).
Work closely with testing and quality teams to define and execute rigorous validation programs tailored to North American and European job-site conditions.
Support sales, marketing, and service teams by providing clear technical explanations and training materials to support accurate product positioning and after-sales support.