Helmets Industrialisation & Quality Assurance Technician
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 INDUSTRIALIZATION & QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN to join the R&D department to support the industrialization and quality assurance of helmet products in our production facilities. The ideal candidate will work closely with product development, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful transition from design to mass production, while guaranteeing product compliance with safety standards and quality expectations.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
* Collaborate with the R&D and Engineering teams to ensure helmet designs are production ready ensuring scalability and cost-efficiency.
* Contribute to the development of manufacturing processes and tooling for new helmet models.
* Participate in prototyping, pre-series, and pilot production runs to evaluate manufacturability and suggest improvements.
* Connect with suppliers and manufacturing partners to align on production standards and tolerances.
* Monitor process capabilities and drive continuous improvements in production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Quality Assurance
* Develop and implement quality inspection protocols in process production and finished helmets.
* Conduct routine and random inspections to ensure compliance with international safety standards (e.g., ECE, DOT, CCC, FIM).
* Analyze defects, failures, and returns, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Maintain and update QC documentation, including test reports, audit checklists, and compliance records.
* Collaborate with suppliers and production teams to ensure consistent quality across batches.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Act as the technical liaison between design, manufacturing, and quality departments.
* Support supplier audits and technical visits when necessary.
* Contribute to risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) for new products and process changes.
Requirements
* Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar.
* Proven experience in industrialization and/or quality assurance, preferably in the helmets, sporting goods, automotive safety gear, or PPE industry.
* Knowledge of helmet manufacturing processes (injection molding, composite layup, EPS forming) is a strong plus.
* Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 9001, product certification standards).
* Experience with QC tools (e.g., SPC, 8D, CAPA) and industrialization methodologies.
* Familiar with testing equipment (impact testers, retention systems, environmental chambers).
* Hands-on approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to read technical drawings and use inspection tools (calipers, gauges, CMM, etc.).
* Certification in Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949) is a plus.Knowledge of regulatory testing protocols and certification processes.
* Experience working with Asian and European suppliers.
* Availability to travel abroad and to potentially relocate to Asia eventually.
Other information
Location: Italy and then Asia (flexible)
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