Development leader (body&exteriors)

Pininfarina Spa; Cambiano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Un'azienda di design globale sta cercando un Leader dello Sviluppo per guidare progetti innovativi nel settore automobilistico. Questa posizione richiede una vasta esperienza nella gestione di sistemi e componenti, con un focus su costi, qualità e tempistiche. Il candidato ideale avrà l'opportunità di lavorare su progetti che spaziano da supercar di lusso a soluzioni di mobilità nuove, collaborando con team internazionali. Se sei un leader motivato con una passione per l'innovazione, questa è l'occasione perfetta per te!

Competenze

• 10-15 anni di esperienza professionale nel settore automobilistico.
• Competenze avanzate nella gestione di progetti tecnici e nella comunicazione.

Mansioni

• Guidare un team cross-funzionale per raggiungere obiettivi di specifica del veicolo.
• Gestire fornitori e garantire la consegna completa dei componenti.

Conoscenze

Gestione di progetti tecnici

Sviluppo di sistemi per carrozzeria

Gestione fornitori

Competenze comunicative

Problem solving avanzato

Formazione

Laurea in Ingegneria Meccanica

Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria Automobilistica

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Development Leader (Body & Exteriors), Cambiano

Location:

Cambiano (Turin, Italy)

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

559941358

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Posted:

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Pininfarina, a leading global design house, has created in its 95 year lifespan some of the most influential and iconic designs in automotive history.
Our project ranges cross from hyper-luxury supercars to new mobility solutions, to trains, aircraft, and boats, serving worldwide established OEMs and start-ups.
We are currently strengthening our team, which today operates in three studios in Italy, China, and the United States.

With a view to strengthening our team, we are looking for a

DEVELOPMENT LEADER

Summary

This position functionally reports to the Engineering Project Leader and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the deliverables for assigned projects. The ideal candidate should have approximately 10 to 15 years of professional experience, including prior experience with an Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier in component and system management, with a proven track record of successfully meeting their responsibilities.

Scope of Development

• Body structure and panel
• Closures
• Exteriors (bumpers, exterior trims, lighting systems, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to deliver the whole vehicle specification targets.
• Define and achieve the technical scope for each system, ensuring that it meets all legal requirements and project specification targets.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional team activities to secure component and system-level delivery.
• Define and achieve module timing, cost, and weight targets.
• Drive the Engineering Change Management process to achieve targets.
• Support the physical build phases and drive the problem-solving process (analysis, solution definition, proof of concept/validation, change management/change approval, solution implementation) for engineering and quality issues.
• Monitor and agree on concept changes.
• Manage suppliers with a cross-functional team of Design, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Process & Manufacturing, and Service personnel to ensure complete PPAP is delivered for every component to support program timing.
• Manage the escalation process.
• Present project reports to management and customers.
• Ensure that PF and customer standards and specifications are fulfilled.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• B.S / M.S in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Extensive experience in body systems development.
• Strong technical project management skills with proven leadership, decision-making, and accountability.
• Good commercial awareness to maintain a focus on cost, profit, quality, and risk.
• A strong track record of delivering designs to timing, weight, and cost targets.
• Supplier management experience, implementing DFM requirements within the project scope.
• Understanding of the design, weight, cost, and quality constraints of various materials used within the scope and their manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of main scope of work attributes and performances.
• Experience in creating and updating Technical Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, Timing Plans, and Minutes and Actions of Meetings.
• Fluency in English (B2 or higher).

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills with the ability to organize design reviews and convey design changes to change management teams.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage projects.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and focus team members and suppliers.
• Flexible approach to working hours, travel requirements, and adaptability to changing and multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of current legal standards and directives.
• Advanced problem-solving attitude.

We are waiting for you... Join us!

Only profiles that meet the above requirements will be considered.
The present announcement is open to all genders according to Laws no. 903/77 and 125/91, ages and nationalities, according to Legislative Decrees no. 215/03 and 216/03.
Please, send detailed CV specifying the authorization for data management according to Legislative Decrees 196/03 and futures.