Technical chief designer
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - EXPERIS in Italia
Our client is an international Motorsport company delivering cutting-edge race car platforms and collaborating with global OEMs in highly competitive environments. To reinforce the technical team, we are currently recruiting aTechnical Chief Designer The personis a senior engineering professional responsible for leading the design and development of a complete vehicle area across the entire lifecycle, from concept to production. The role combines strong technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring high-performance, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions, while guiding and developing junior team members.Key Responsibilities Lead the full design lifecycle of a complete vehicle area, from concept definition to final production release Oversee 3 D modelling, detailed design, and technical drawing creation for components and assemblies Coordinate all phases of development,
including initial assembly and testing activities Interface with suppliers and the purchasing department to optimise technical solutions and manufacturability Drive design decisions by balancing performance, cost, timing, and project priorities Mentor and support junior designers, fostering their professional growth within the team Produce and present technical documentation and progress reports to internal stakeholders Ensure quality standards and technical requirements are correctly defined and achieved Mandatory Skills Fluent in technical automotive English Proven experience in cross-functional design teams within motorsport or automotive environments Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5 : Solid, Surface, and Sheet Metal Design Assembly Design and Drafting FEA analysis Strong ability to size and validate components based on load cases Deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes for high-performance automotive applications Ability to adapt designs based on cost, timing, and project constraints Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work autonomously Preferred Qualif