Helmet Design Team Coordinator

Dainese; Liguria; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in protective sports equipment is seeking a Helmet Design Team Coordinator in Liguria, Italy. The role involves leading a mechanical design team to develop high-performance motorcycle helmets, focusing on innovation and compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in mechanical design, strong CAD skills, and team leadership capabilities. Fluency in English is required, and having a motorcycle driving license is a plus.

Competenze

• 7+ years of work experience in mechanical design, preferably in automotive or sports equipment sectors.
• Experience in coordinating technical teams and external suppliers.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding and composite materials.

Mansioni

• Coordinate the mechanical design team, ensuring progress and technical growth.
• Design complex mechanical components for motorcycle helmets using CAD software.
• Collaborate with other departments for design consistency and manufacturability.
• Manage technical documentation and support prototype validation.
• Interface with suppliers to define technical solutions and solve issues.

Conoscenze

3D CAD software expertise (NX, CATIA)

Mechanical design experience

Team leadership

Problem-solving attitude

Fluent in English

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Strumenti

3D CAD software (NX, CATIA)

Teamcenter (PLM)

Descrizione del lavoro

Dainese, a global company leader in protective equipment and garments for motorcycling and dynamic sports, is looking for a Helmet Design Team Coordinator for our Helmets Research & Development Department. The coordinator will lead and coordinate the mechanical design team for the development of innovative, high‑performance, and safe motorcycle helmets, ensuring compliance with Dainese quality standards and international regulations. The role combines hands‑on design activities with team leadership, focusing on innovation, industrialization, and time‑to‑market.

You Will Be In Charge Of:

• Coordinate the mechanical design team (3‑6 people plus external suppliers), assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and supporting the technical growth of team members.
• Design complex mechanical components for motorcycle helmets (shells, EPS, visor mechanisms, ventilation systems, closures, etc.) using 3D CAD software (preferably NX, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Collaborate with industrial design, industrialization, certification, quality and operation teams to ensure design consistency and manufacturability.
• Manage technical documentation (drawings, BOMs, technical specifications) and support prototype and pre‑series validation.
• Interface with suppliers and external partners to define technical solutions and solve production issues.
• Ensure compliance with homologation (ECE, DOT, etc.) and compliant standards (PFAS, REACH, ….) and internal safety and quality requirements.
• Promote continuous innovation by identifying new technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the definition of development plans and project timelines in collaboration with Project Managers and Product Managers.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• At least 7 years’ work experience in mechanical design, preferably in automotive, sports equipment, or protective devices sector.
• Previous experience in coordinating technical teams and external suppliers.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D CAD software: NX (Siemens), CATIA (Dassault Systèmes), and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding, composite materials, and mechanical processing.
• Accurate, precise, problem‑solving attitude and result‑oriented approach.
• Strong capability analysis and ability to define dimension tolerances.
• Fluent in English (B2/C1 level).
• Experience with FEM analysis and mechanical simulation is a plus.
• Experience with Lean Design methodologies is considered a plus.
• Leadership, ability to motivate and develop the team.
• Excellent teamwork (training people capability) and communication skills.
• Availability for business trips required.
• Motorcycle driving license “A” is a plus.