Helmets Technical CAD Designer

Alpinestars S.p.A; Padova; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading motorsports apparel manufacturer in Italy is seeking a Helmets Technical CAD Designer for their R&D department. This role involves creating 3D designs, collaborating on product development, and ensuring manufacturability of helmet components. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design and at least 2 years of CAD design experience, preferably in consumer goods or automotive fields. Excellent knowledge of CATIA V5/V6 is essential.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in product CAD design.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical kinematics and materials.
• Solid knowledge of helmet products and construction is a plus.

Mansioni

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D technical drawings.
• Participate in the product development process from concept to industrialization.
• Collaborate with external suppliers for design verification.

Conoscenze

CATIA V5/V6 expertise

3D modeling

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented mindset

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design

Strumenti

PLM Centric

Descrizione del lavoro

Company 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 and HELMETS TECHNICAL CAD DESIGNER to join the R&D department who will develop and maintain the complete 3D and 2D design of helmet components, ensuring technical quality, manufacturability and alignment with product vision. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming ideas into solid and production-ready solutions, contributing to innovation and performance.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• You will create and maintain 3D models and 2D technical drawings for all helmet components (outer shell, EPS, liner, vent systems, accessories, visors).
• You will actively participate in the entire product development process : concept, design, prototyping, industrialization.
• You will also envisage and model technical solutions (snap-fits, vents, modular parts, integration with interiors).
• You will ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturing) compliance for new models in development.
• You will liaise closely and collaborate with external suppliers and toolmakers (mainly in Asia) for design verification and tooling feedback.
• You will support physical validation and 3D printed prototype reviews, ensuring each part matches its related functional expectations.
• You will contribute to BOM setup, part coding and revision management through PLM Centric.
• You will work cross-functionally, collaborating closely with Design, Project Management and Prototyping teams for continuous iteration and alignment.
• You will also provide documentation and support for production kick-offs.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering and / or Industrial design.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in product CAD design (helmets, consumer goods, sports equipment, automotive).

Excellent knowledge of CATIA V5 / V6 .

Familiarity with mechanical fasteners, assemblies, vents, adjusters, and helmet-specific components.

Knowledge of mechanical kinematics and materials (thermoplastics, composites, foams), as well as most common production process (injection moulding, thermoforming, lamination).

Previous experience with PLM platforms (Centric preferred) for part tracking, revision, and BOMs.

Knowledge in helmet products, helmet construction, the scope of every helmet component, as well as the basic concept of impact energy management will be considered a plus.

Solid communication and teamwork skills and detail-oriented mindset.

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