BIW Archetypes Design Specialist (Maranello)

Ferrari has a most desirable track record, in Formula One as well as in GT production cars, record business results and voted one of the World's most powerful brands. Working with Ferrari means working with engineering excellence and innovation on the highest level. Above all Ferrari is an international team working with the highest level of professionalism and dedication, based on performance, meritocracy and continuous development, with innovation at the heart of our future.

In order to strengthen our engineering team we are looking to hire a BIW Archetypes Design Specialist based in Maranello (Italy).

You will part of R&D Department, particularly in the group of BIW Archetypes & Methodology (Body in White). The activities of archetypes & methodology are relatives at the structure of Ferrari Sports cars. The Ideal candidate working within the BIW Archetypes & Methodology Department is an experienced engineer, passionate about complex BIW design & development and their integration at vehicle level.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for:

•    Activities related to design conceptual solutions: identification and optimization of solutions for weight, cost reduction, complexity reduction and performance maximization.
•    Activities related to CAD design and methodologies: bill of design, design typical sections as well as 3D modelling for the new design archetypes / concepts.

In order to succeed in this challenging role, you will ideally have achieved excellent academic results with a Master-degree in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering or equivalent. And you will have gained at least 5 years’ dedicated experience on the design, development, and release of BIW. 
Entire BIW design (underbody, upper body and closures) within multi-material design knowledge (i.e.: aluminum, carbon fiber and steel), typical section development and styling feasibility are mandatory to manage the activities. Familiar with manufacturing requirements, such as joins technologies (i.e.: bonding, riveting, and welding), manufacturing technologies (i.e.: stamped, castings and extrusions) are important for the role. Interpreting experimental results and CAE simulation is a plus.
The effective completion of your daily tasks requires you to be a proficient user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook). Knowledge of Catia Software is mandatory.
Fluent English is required for the position and Italian language skills are an advantage. In Ferrari you must exhibit the capability to work in a highly-dynamic and fast-changing environment, strong communication skills and accountability are important skillset to manage activities and responsibility of the role. 

Please apply directly on Ferrari.com (Careers pages)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Maranello, Italy
Seniority:  Mid-Level
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Ferrari offer: Company sports & fitness facilities, company restaurant with seasonal menus and wellness options, preventive health programs for staff and children, scholarships, school book refunds, summer camp, Ferrari events and Family Day.