Helmet Design Team Coordinator

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.