The role is responsible for the technical development and coordination of Bumpers – Exterior Trim components within vehicle development projects and for achieving the assigned technical.
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Coordination of a work team involved in the development of Bumpers – Exterior Trim systems within vehicle development projects.
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Control and monitoring of timing, costs and quality of development activities.
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Management of the work team and coordination with component and system suppliers.
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Technical interface and management of customer-related topics within the scope of responsibility.
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Achievement of project technical objectives relevant to the assigned development perimeter.
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Management of escalation activities related to critical technical issues, including definition and proposal of solutions.
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Coordination and alignment with other involved internal departments.
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Promotion and representation of the Organizational Unit’s technical activities within the company and towards Group Brands
Key requirements
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At least 5 years of experience in the automotive sector.
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Knowledge of Mounting System components, including bumpers, front-end, exterior trim and mouldings, underbody parts, fuel filler etc. (guidelines, best practices, costs and timing).
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Knowledge of production technologies and tooling lead times (plastic molding, foam molding, composites, welding, surface treatments).
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Knowledge of materials technologies and material characteristics.
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Ability to translate technical requirements and targets into economic constraints and to convert geometric constraints into feasible process solutions.
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Knowledge of physical phenomena affecting component performance and of the relevant points of attention to be monitored. 1
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Experience with development and design processes (design review, robust design, FMEA).
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Ability to organize and coordinate teamwork according to project needs.
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Problem solving capability, synthesis skills, priority management and ability to handle critical situations.
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Ability to act as an interface between own team and other involved teams.
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Experience in supplier management at component and system level.
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Decision making capability and leadership in technical contexts.
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Ability to work on multiple topics while ensuring compliance with quality requirements and project timing. Negotiation skills.
Preferential requirements
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Technical drawing and CAD modeling (CAD processes, basic knowledge of CATIA V5 or NX-Unigraphics and data release systems).
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Knowledge of OEM quality standards, processes and development dynamics.
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Knowledge of legislative, homologation and rating constraints.
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Knowledge of component verification methods and procedures (e.g. testing specifications).
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Ability to transfer technical methodology and know‑how within the project team and across department teams.
Education: Technical high school diploma (Diploma in technical subjects).
Language skills: Fluent knowledge of written and spoken Italian and English(Mandatory) are required. Knowledge of German would be appreciated
Workplace: Moncalieri (TO) and availability to travel
Benefit: continuous training (technical, soft and languages skills), company canteen, health insurance, car leasing program, smart working, flexible benefits, good work-life balance
Italdesign is committed to create an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (L.903/77). We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental or social status.
