Embedded Hardware Process Manager / HEM Process Referent

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of digital transformation in the railway industry. As a leader in the Hardware & Embedded Middleware Discipline Management Group, you'll oversee critical processes, ensuring compliance with CENELEC standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, manage cross-functional teams, and contribute to impactful projects. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in the field.
• Strong knowledge of hardware and embedded middleware processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and coordinate process changes.
• Lead transformation efforts and manage CENELEC competencies.

Skills

Knowledge of railway signaling technologies

CENELEC 5012x experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics

Degree in System Engineering

Tools

HW development tools

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations worldwide, our work is at the forefront of digital transformation and technology. Our diverse, global organization fosters sustainable and innovative practices that bring people together. Join us to make an impact.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Role Overview

As the leader of the Hardware & Embedded Middleware (HEM) Discipline Management Group, you will drive innovation and competitiveness. You will oversee the HEM processes, ensuring they are defined, maintained, and implemented across departments and projects, aligned with CENELEC standards. You will also manage the department's CENELEC competency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

1. Drive continuous improvement in measures and techniques.
2. Participate in cross-functional workshops.
3. Act as the process interface with other technical departments.
4. Coordinate process changes with relevant process owners.
5. Represent URS HEM CC and interface with GTS HEM process owners.
6. Lead HEM transformation efforts, including Polarion usage.
7. Manage CENELEC competencies within the department.
8. Set up and support the E2 environment for HEM team members.
9. Track licenses and ensure process homogeneity across projects.
10. Monitor process compliance through audits and reporting.
11. Support WPM in review preparations.
12. Act as a change management agent, creating training materials and providing user support.
13. Gather user feedback and evolve tools accordingly.
14. Track KPIs and Lessons Learned for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

1. At least 8 years of relevant experience.
2. University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, System Engineering, or related field.
3. Knowledge of railway signaling technologies, including SelTrac CBTC.
4. Extensive experience with CENELEC 5012x in CBTC industry.
5. Ability to communicate complex topics to stakeholders.
6. Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
7. Knowledge of hardware and embedded middleware development processes.
8. Proficiency with HW development tools.
9. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
10. Strong interpersonal skills.

Thank you for your interest. If selected, we will contact you. Learn more about us and our latest opportunities at Hitachi Rail Careers.

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