Technical Project Leader

ABOUT US

Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy. Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 15 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 4.000 employees. Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.

We are looking for a
Technical Project Leader
to join our Team based in Calderara di Reno (BO).

MISSION

The
Technical Project Leader
is responsible for coordinating development activities across R&D Technology Platforms and Centers of Excellence for all projects in the reference sector, from the application analysis phase to product/solution design and validation. The role ensures the achievement of project objectives, including performance, durability, cost, and timing. The Technical Project Leader is also responsible for developing concepts and architectural requirements for complex mechanical/mechatronic systems to meet customer and market needs.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Application Analysis and Solution Concept Definition

• Support Sales and Product Marketing in analyzing customer and market application needs, collecting and optimizing technical requirements.
• Lead the definition of product and solution sizing, configuration, and specifications for different projects, ensuring performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance in line with the existing portfolio and Group strategy.
• Develop and document system requirements, technical assumptions, and innovative product/solution concepts in collaboration with R&D Platforms.
• Support Local Engineering for different projects by providing guidelines, tools, training, and validation.

Project Management

• Oversee technical project management across all product development phases, from concept to product and process validation, coordinating R&D Platform and Center of Excellence resources.
• Support the Project Manager in guiding cross-functional teams to ensure achievement of performance, reliability, cost, and validation targets.
• Maintain and update product/solution specifications throughout the development cycle, ensuring alignment with customer, market, and internal requirements.
• Lead technical discussions with customers during development, commissioning, and prototype/field validation stages.
• Drive cross-functional problem-solving by analyzing test results, identifying root causes, and defining corrective actions.
• Manage trade-offs between concept, cost, quality, and timing, and lead technical decision-making during the development phase.

Innovation

• Develop solution proposals in line with Business Unit product and solution marketing strategies.
• Act as a customer technical touchpoint, translating customer needs into actionable inputs to drive innovation across the Group.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that transform marketing strategies, consumer insights, trends, and competitive analysis into innovative solution concepts.
• Oversee research activities focused on emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with corporate and Business Unit strategic directions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken).
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Bonfiglioli is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that the uniqueness of each individual strengthens our teams and drives innovation. Our inclusive culture supports personal growth and contributes to our collective success.