Responsibilities
- development and integration of chassis and vehicle systems (PWT)
- coordination of multiple teams and Team Leaders
- technical and managerial reference point for the chassis domain, with a cross-functional perspective on systems, performance, and processes
- definition of technical strategy and capability development
- delivery of projects in compliance with quality, cost, and timing targets
- key interface between technical teams, project management, and OEM stakeholders
- lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team (design, CAE, testing, suppliers)
- define priorities, allocate tasks, and monitor workload
- support RFQ activities (definition of technical scope and effort estimation)
- identify new opportunities (innovation, new chassis services)
- define and strengthen the competitive positioning of the cluster
- support team development and technical growth with focus on further business development
- ensure effective communication within the team and across departments
- supervise the development of chassis and PWT systems, including: suspensions, braking systems, steering systems, wheels & tires, air intake, fuel system, exhaust
- manage project activities across all development phases (concept → SOP)
- ensure compliance with milestones, deliverables, and quality standards
- manage input/output flows between departments (simulation, CAD, testing, manufacturing)
- coordinate suppliers and co-engineering activities
- support supplier nomination and technical alignment
Requirements
Key requirements
- 5 years in automotive engineering
- strong expertise in chassis and PWT systems (suspension, steering, braking, air intake, exhaust, fuel system)
- solid understanding of vehicle dynamics and system integration
- previous experience as Team Leader or Senior Engineer with coordination responsibilities
- experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
- strong leadership and accountability
- structured and analytical mindset
- effective communication skills (international environment)
- results-oriented approach
- business development focus
- team performance and capability growth
- customer satisfaction and stakeholder alignment
- team leadership and coordination
- planning and prioritization
- problem solving and decision making
- stakeholder management (internal and external)
- ability to manage complex and cross-functional environments
- experience with automotive development processes (V-cycle)
- understanding of system integration processes and methodologies
- decision making skills combined with an assertive and persuasive leadership style
- ability to anticipate, manage critical situations and provide effective solutions
- ability to organize and motivate a teamwork depending on needs and contingent situations
- problem solving and ability to synthesize information
- priority management, proactivity, flexibility, resilience
- ability to transfer methodology and know how in your own project team and to the rest of the department team
Preferential requirements
- CAE / multibody simulation tools (e.g. Adams)
- CAD tools (e.g. Catia)
- quality standards, processes, dynamics according to customer (OEM) process and requirements
- knowledge of control systems and vehicle functions (ESC, torque management)
- knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN)
- legislative, homologation, rating constraints
- knowledge of component validation methods and procedures (eg. testing specifications)
Other Informations
Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
Language skills: Fluent knowledge of written and spoken Italian and English 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 the gender, ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin.