Engineering Manager (PDA)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work 40/60

Pension

6 weeks holidays

Canteen

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Denmark A/S is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead governance, interfaces and design assurance for railway solutions. You will drive technical maturity and coordinate across multiple engineering domains to ensure safe, integrated solutions.

The role requires senior leadership in rail systems, strong design and interface skills, and the ability to guide supplier engineering teams through complex projects.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leadership in rail systems, control/communications, IT/OT or multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong systems engineering, design assurance, interface, configuration and lifecycle acceptance knowledge.
• Ability to lead diverse technical teams and supplier engineering organisations.
• Resilience and resistance to stress during design freezes, technical escalations, audits and commissioning defects.
• More than 7 years on complex rail/systems projects.
• CENELEC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Define the engineering management approach, design governance, and engineering maturity criteria.
• Lead technical coordination across Solution Engineering, Interface & Integration, Requirements, Installation Design, Configuration/Defect control and Work Package Leaders.
• Ensure safety, RAM, cybersecurity, EMC, human factors, O&M, installation and IVVQ/T&C requirements are embedded in design outputs.
• Escalates major technical deviations, maturity gaps or unresolved interface conflicts.

Skills

Rail systems leadership

Systems engineering

Interface management

Lifecycle

CENELEC familiarity

Job description

Job Details

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Job ID: R0137423 Date Posted: 2026-07-10 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Denmark A/S Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Engineering Manager contributes to Hitachi’s responsibility to design, manage interfaces, and prepare the documentation needed for installation, test and placing in service approvals. Its specific contribution is to lead technical Governance, engineering integration, design assurance, technical maturity reviews and technical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Define the engineering management approach, design Governance, design review cadence, technical decision process and engineering maturity criteria. Lead technical coordination across Solution Engineering, Interface & Integration, Requirements, Installation Design, Configuration/Defect control and all Work Package Leaders. Ensure safety, RAM, cybersecurity, EMC, human factors, O&M, installation and IVVQ/T&C requirements are embedded in design outputs. Resolve technical conflicts and ensure supplier designs are reviewed, integrated and accepted through controlled processes. Provide engineering input to Programme reviews, customer design gates, change impact assessments and acceptance strategy. Apply the Hitachi Code of Conduct in role-specific decisions, including ethical escalation, anti-bribery discipline, confidentiality, data protection, fair supplier/customer conduct and transparent records. Lead technical Governance, engineering integration, design assurance, technical maturity reviews and technical decision-making. Technical authority for solution definition, design assurance and engineering decisions within approved baseline. Escalates major technical deviations, maturity gaps or unresolved interface conflicts.

Key Interfaces

Project Manager, Solution Engineering Manager, Work Package Leaders, Safety, RAM, Quality, Cybersecurity, HSE, IVVQ and T&C Managers. Customer technical authority, operator/maintainer representatives, infrastructure owner technical interfaces and external assessors where applicable. Suppliers, subcontractor engineering teams, BIM/CAD and installation design teams. Interface & Integration Manager. Technical gate reviews.

Authority & Accountability

Accountable for engineering Governance, technical integrity and design maturity of Hitachi’s scope. Authorised to chair design reviews, request technical corrections, approve/recommend engineering deliverables within delegated competence and elevate unresolved technical risks. May recommend design hold, retest, supplier escalation or change control where technical acceptance criteria are not met.

Mandate

Provide the technical leadership required to transform contractual requirements into an integrated, accepted railway solution.

Skills & Experience

Senior engineering leadership in rail systems, control/communications, IT/OT or multidisciplinary infrastructure Projects. Strong systems engineering, design assurance, interface, configuration and lifecycle acceptance knowledge. Ability to lead diverse technical teams and supplier engineering organisations. Resilience and resistance to stress during design freezes, technical escalations, audits and commissioning defects. Balanced judgement across safety, performance, maintainability, cost and schedule. More than 7 years on complex rail/systems Projects. CENELEC familiarity.

Working in Hitachi

Our employees are our most important asset and we provide an environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment based on Working from home and office presence (40/60). Your manager will interact with you on a regular basis, ensuring you a career path that suits your needs and ambitions. Beside the traditional benefits like pension, 6 weeks of holidays, canteen etc., we also are proud of offering some good and very professional skilled colleagues.

Company Values

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Inclusive Workplace

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Company Description

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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