Electronics Project Lead Engineer

Alpinestars; Asolo; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpinestars in Asolo is seeking an Electronics Project Leader Engineer to lead product development within the Electronics Department. You will define project objectives, manage timelines, and ensure quality and reliability of electronics hardware for motorsports apparel and protection products.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, plan purchasing, handle briefs, generate progress reports and push innovative components while ensuring compliance with CE/FCC standards and BLE/Wi-Fi

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Electronics and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in Project Management in Automotive, Motorsports or Sporting Goods with electronics focus.
• Strong knowledge of Product Development processes and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Gantt Project Software or MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of Embedded C firmware and process monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of PCB hardware and CE/FCC certification for BLE/Wi‑Fi modules.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent English; Alpinestars uses English as the working language.

Responsibilities

• Define the Gantt project and lead execution, deliverables and timelines.
• Collect project briefs and supervise task assignment within the team.
• Plan and manage purchasing activities for project development.
• Generate reports and provide feedback to teams and management.
• Support development of innovative product components and technical solutions.
• Anticipate blockers and recommend solutions to keep development on track.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and certifications.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Gantt Project Software

MS Project

Embedded C firmware

CE/FCC knowledge

Job description

Alpinestars is the leading global performance motorsports apparel, protection and footwear manufacturer. For over 55 years the company has been providing the world’s best athletes and motorsports enthusiasts in the pursuit of performance excellence with the most technologically advanced products which fuse protection, innovation and style.

Thanks to the outstanding quality and continuous innovation of our products, we are currently going through a solid expansion phase on the global market, for which we aim to reinforce our strongly international teams with top talent from anywhere in the world.

Position

We are looking for a skilled Electronics Project Leader Engineer to join our Electronics Department, located in Asolo. In this role, you will be able to contribute to the definition of company objectives, as well as leading the product development processes, making sure to respect the necessary quality standards and pre-decided timelines. You will be able to exploit your electronics hardware expertise, collaborating cross-functionally to make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability.

Main Responsibilities

• You will take on a leading position, defining the Gantt project and being responsible for the project’s execution, deliverables and timelines.
• You will be in charge of collecting project briefs, whilst also supervising task assignment within the team.
• Moreover, you will also be responsible for Planning and Purchasing related activities for the project development process.
• You will generate reports and follow-ups, as well as delivering feedback to the teams and/or the manager, as needed.
• In your responsibilities, you will also be supporting on the development of innovative products’ components and technical solutions.
• Thanks to your expertise, you will be able to anticipate potential blockers in the project development, making adjustments and/or recommendations to solve any issues.
• Moreover, you will also support in ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and certifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Electronics and / or Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Project Management within the Automotive, Motorsports and/or Sporting Goods industries, with a strong focus on electronics components development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Product Development process and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Previous working experience of Gantt Project Software and / or MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of Embedded C Firmware and process monitoring.
• Basic knowledge of hardware PCB components, as well as of CE / FCC certification requirements for BLE and Wi-fi modules.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to meet the evolving market’s needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly at cross-functional level.
• Fluency in English – Please note that Alpinestars is a fully English speaking environment.

Other Information

Location – Asolo (On-site)

Compensation Package – From €40,000 (Depending on experience)