Dainese, a global company leader in protective equipment and garments for motorcycling and dynamic sports, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer Coordinator for our Helmets Research & Development Department.
he/she will be responsible for 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.
This is the opportunity to become part of a stimulating and innovative environment.
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 and
· 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.
WE'D LOVE TO GET TO KNOW YOU IF:
* You have a Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or equivalent.
* You have at least 7years' work experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive, sports equipment, or protective devices sector.
* You have a previous experience in coordinating technical teams and external suppliers.
* You have an excellent knowledge of 3D CAD software: NX (Siemens), CATIA (Dassault Systèmes), and Teamcenter (PLM).
* You have the knowledge of plastic injection molding, composite materials, and mechanical processing.
* You are accurate and precise, with a problem-solving attitude and a result-oriented approach
* You have strong capability analysis and you are able to define the dimension tolerances
* You are fluent in speaking English (B2/C1 level)
* You have 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.
* You have excellent teamwork (training people capability) and communication skills
Availability for business trips is required.
Motorcycle driving license “A” is a plus.