BIW and Exteriors Trim Team Leader

Italdesign is looking for a Team Leader to be employed in the Body in White (BIW) Department, part of the Body Exterior Department of the Italian site of Italdesign. The role is responsible for the technical development and coordination of BIW – Exterior Trim components within vehicle development projects and for achieving the assigned technical objectives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development of Body in White, Ext. trim components

Monitor timing, cost, quality

Manage team activities

Coordinate suppliers and internal departments

Interface with customer on technical topics

Ensure achievement of technical targets

Manage critical issues / escalations

Ensure alignment across involved teams

Key Requirements

5 years experience in automotive development

Technical Knowledge

Body in White

Materials

Manufacturing technologies (stamping, milling, HPDC, plastic injection molding, surface treatment, composite)

Assembly processes (screwing, rivets, Spot resistance welding, gluing)

GD&T

Tooling lead time

Abilities

Translate technical targets into process/economic constraints

Coordinate teamwork

Handle critical situations and priorities

Knowledge of Design processes (review, robust design, FMEA)

Preferential Requirements

CAD and modeling (basic CATIA V5, NX / Unigraphics, data release processes)

OEM processes and development flow

Homologation / regulatory constraints

Testing and validation methods

Ability to transfer methodology and know‑how to the project team and to the rest of the department

Education Technical High School degree, bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Materials 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.

Compensation Base Salary: no less than €36,000 (gross annual RAL). Final compensation may be higher based on experience.

Variable Compensation: eligible employees participate in company variable compensation programmes; details will be discussed during recruitment.

Benefits: Continuous professional development (technical, soft skills and language training), company canteen, health insurance, car leasing programme (if applicable).

Italdesign is committed to fair, transparent and gender‑neutral compensation practices in line with applicable legislation and equal pay principles.

EEO Statement Italdesign is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status or social origin.

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