Cab Interiors Design Engineer

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The selected candidate will join the Product Engineering department within the Cab Interiors team, contributing as a Design Engineer specialized in automotive plastic components and instrument panel/dashboard systems. The role will cover the development of interior trim parts from concept and feasibility through design release, validation and production support, ensuring technical performance, manufacturability, quality, cost and timing targets. The ideal candidate has solid experience in plastic component design, dashboard/instrument panel architecture, supplier co-design management and cross-functional collaboration with styling, manufacturing, quality, purchasing and validation teams.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSABILITIES

• Define technical and technological specifications for plastic interior trim components, with specific focus on dashboard/instrument panel systems, during concept and feasibility phases.
• Lead 3D/2D design activities for assigned components, ensuring correct packaging, styling feasibility, functional integration and compliance with project requirements.
• Apply design for manufacturing and assembly principles for injection molded plastic parts, including ribs, bosses, clips, fixing strategy, tolerances, draft angles and tooling feasibility.
• Manage component development from concept to design release, validation, launch and issue resolution, monitoring quality, cost, weight, timing and performance targets.
• Interface with styling, ergonomics, safety, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, testing, suppliers and engineering service providers to converge robust technical solutions.
• Support prototype build, component testing, validation activities, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, CAD data, technical specifications, release documents, design standards and lesson learned.
• Coordinate external work packages with co-design companies, suppliers and partners, reviewing deliverables and ensuring alignment with internal standards.
• Prepare technical reports, design reviews and written correspondence in English.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in automotive plastic component design, preferably on dashboard/instrument panel, interior trim, consoles or related cab interior systems: 3 years minimum
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, injection molding technologies, tooling constraints, assembly concepts and component validation processes.
• Advanced practical experience with 2D and 3D CAD modelling, preferably CATIA V5/V6, including surface and solid modelling for automotive interiors.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, component release processes, PLM systems and change management.
• Ability to manage suppliers and engineering providers, review technical proposals and drive convergence on design solutions.
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attitude to teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent knowledge of Italian and English, both written and spoken.
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent technical background, preferably with specialization in plastics, polymers or product design

DIGITAL SKILLS

• MS Office 365, Outlook and Teams
• PLM Teamcenter or equivalent PLM system
• CATIA V5 / V6 for 3D and 2D design

SALARY RANGE

Contratto Collettivo Specifico di Lavoro per le aziende appartenenti a Iveco Group

2° Gruppo Professionale

Salary Range: 43.000-52.000€

Variable payment as per CCSL

The successful candidate's placement in the range and final offer will be determined by their experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Starting from recruitment, management of people is based on legitimate business considerations only, such as experience, knowledge, skills, education, performance, potential, and the Company's core values.

The Company is committed to acting impartially to eliminate any form of direct or indirect discrimination or undue preference, while supporting and nurturing a culture based on mutual respect and on valuing differences to foster and promote the expression of everyone's potential: this is both due to its people and in the interest of its own progress.