Project Engineer

Overview

Project Engineer at Hitachi Rail contributes to the full project lifecycle, from bid to delivery, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams. You will ensure regulatory compliance, manage requirements, and drive design reviews and verification activities. The role centers on delivering complex railway projects on time and within budget while interfacing with customers and suppliers. This is a chance to shape technical solutions within a global, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsabilità Plan and coordinate engineering activities across the project lifecycle

Lead multi-discipline teams to meet requirements, standards, schedule, budget and quality targets

Prepare bid and execution documentation (proposals, plans, review reports)

Develop Product Data Sheets during bid phase for cost consolidation

Ensure System Requirements Specifications are submitted for supplier engagement

Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix with verification and validation evidence

Act as primary technical interface with customers for project documentation

Conduct design reviews internally and with customers

Monitor progress, risks and opportunities; escalate as needed

Collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Certification & Safety

Assess impact of customer changes and support change process

Manage non-conformances per internal processes

Coordinate testing and validation activities

Support certification and homologation documentation and strategies

Ensure proper project configuration management throughout lifecycle

Requisiti fondamentali 3–5 years experience in railway sector or complex industrial environments

Knowledge of main railway regulations and standards

Knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool

Understanding of engineering processes and railway operations

Knowledge of system engineering and requirements management disciplines

Knowledge of RAMS principles and processes

Knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies

Knowledge of main vehicle architectures and functions

Knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering disciplines

Proficiency with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across complex lifecycles

Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment

Strong organizational, teamwork, problem-solving and results-driven mindset

Ability to liaise with internal/external stakeholders

Willingness to travel for short national/international trips

Languages: English at least B2 level

collaborative mindset

strong communication

interpersonal skills

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