Product Engineer - Helmets
Pubblicato il 03-09-2026 - Alpinestars in Italia
Alpinestars is the leading global performance motorsports apparel, protection and footwear manufacturer. For over 55 years the company has been providing the world's best athletes and motorsports enthusiasts in the pursuit of performance excellence with the most technologically advanced products which fuse protection, innovation and style.
Thanks to the outstanding quality and continuous innovation of our products, we are currently going through a solid expansion phase on the global market, for which we aim to reinforce our strongly international teams with top talent from anywhere in the world. Positio nWe are looking for and PRODUCT ENGINEER – HELME TS to join the R&D; department who will develop and maintain the complete 3 D and 2 D design of helmet components, ensuring technical quality, manufacturability and alignment with product vision.
In this role, you will be responsible for transforming ideas into solid and production-ready solutions, contributing to innovation and performanc e.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVIT IESYou will create and maintain 3 D models and 2 D technical drawings for all helmet components (outer shell, EPS, liner, vent systems, accessories, viso rs). You will actively participate in the entire product development process: concept, design, prototyping, industrialization providing proper documentation for each ph ase.
You will also propose and design technical solutions (snap-fits, vents, modular parts, integration with interio rs). You will ensure compliance with homologation regulations (ECE, DOT, etc.), quality standards,
and internal requireme nts. Will work cross-functionally, collaborating closely with Design, Project Management and Prototyping teams for continuous iteration and alignm ent. You will ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturing) compliance for new models in developm ent.
You will liaise closely and collaborate with external suppliers and toolmakers (mainly in Asia) for design verification and tooling feedb ack. You will support physical validation and 3 D printed prototype reviews, ensuring each part matches its related functional expectati ons. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRE MENTSDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial design or equiv alent. A minimum of 2 years' experience in product CAD design (helmets, consumer goods, sports equipment, automo tive). Previous expertise in the Motorcycle Helmets' sphere will be neces sary.
Excellent knowledge of CATIA V5/V6. Knowledge of mechanical kinematics and materials (thermoplastics, composites, foams), as well as most common production process (injection moulding, thermoforming, lamina tion). Skills in defining dimensional tolerances and functional ana lysis. Knowledge in helmet products, helmet construction, the scope of every helmet component, as well as the basic concept of impact energy management will be considered a plus. Solid communication and teamwork skills and detail-oriented mi ndset. Fluent in English (Italian is a plus).Other Info rmation Location: Asolo, TV (Italy)Compensation Package: From €45,000 (depending on expe rience)