Excavator Platform Manager
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Marcus Webb Associates in Budrio
Excavator Platform Manager
You will be the Technical Authority and Systems Architect, guiding future Excavator Platforms for the European Construction Machinery Market.
This role would suit an experienced platform specialist / chief engineer or systems architect with extensive experience and knowledge of Excavator construction machinery platforms.
Salary: Up to €100,000 + benefits
Location: Greater Bologna Area, Emilia-Romagna, Italy (English speaking is essential)
Industry: Construction Machinery Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial Automation
This role involves working for a growing, global player within the construction equipment manufacturing sector. They seek an Excavator technical authority to steer the future development of their excavator platforms. The role would suit a principal systems engineer, systems architect or technical specialist with extensive experience of developing Excavator machines and platforms.
As an "Excavator Expert" you will help to guide future platform development, working with customers, applications engineering,
engineering design and development to enhance current products and develop future capabilities - specifically next-generation Excavator machinery optimised for the European market.
The Role & Strategic Purpose
As a technical authority for European excavator products, you will bridge the gap between global R&D; capabilities and localized European market needs. You will directly guide engineering teams to build products capable of outperforming competitors and capturing significant European market share.
Typical involvements: Technical Specialist - Excavator Platforms
- Drive Platform Strategy: Support the definition of long-term technical roadmap for future European excavator platforms, ensuring models align with local performance, regulatory, and safety standards.
- Lead System Architecture: Oversee the structural and functional integration of complex subsystems, including digital hydraulics, advanced fluid power, powertrain, stru