Senior Mechanical Designer
Descrizione dell'offerta
DAINESE , a global leader in protective solutions for motorcycling and dynamic sports, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join its Helmets Research & Development department.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative, high-performance motorcycle helmets, working on advanced mechanical design, industrialization, and continuous product improvement.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Design complex mechanical components for motorcycle helmets (shells, EPS, ventilation systems, visor mechanisms, fasteners, etc.) using 3D CAD software (NX or CATIA).
• Collaborate with the Industrial Design, Industrialization, Quality, Homologations, and Operations teams to ensure design consistency and manufacturability.
• Prepare and update technical documentation: drawings, BOMs, technical specifications.
• Support the prototyping phase and pre-series validation, contributing to the resolution of technical problems.
• Liaise with suppliers and external partners to evaluate technical solutions and manage production issues.
• Ensure compliance with homologation regulations (ECE, DOT, etc.), quality standards, and internal requirements.
• Contribute to innovation by identifying new materials, technologies, and production processes.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers in defining timelines and development plans.
REQUIREMENTS :
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive, sports equipment, or protective equipment sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of 3D CAD software: NX (Siemens), CATIA, and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Knowledge of materials and processes such as plastic injection molding, composites, and mechanical machining.
• Precision, analytical approach, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Skills in defining dimensional tolerances and functional analysis.
• Good knowledge of English (B2/C1).
• Experience with FEM analysis and mechanical simulations.
• Knowledge of Lean Design methodologies is considered a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Availability for business trips is required.
Motorcycle driving license “A” is a plus.
We believe in the strength of diversity and the value created when different perspectives come together.
Being an inclusive company isn’t a goal – it’s the journey we choose to take every day. Our recruitment process complies with Italian Legislative Decrees 198/2006, 215/2003, and 216/2003, guaranteeing equal opportunity to whoever wishes to join us on this journey.
The position is open to everyone – we welcome every identity and orientation, safeguarding and promoting the free expression of each individual.