Project Engineer at Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail Limited; Napoli; In loco; EUR 36.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Project Engineer in Italy (Naples or Pistoia) to lead engineering activities across the full project lifecycle. The role involves coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, preparing bid and execution documentation, and ensuring compliance with requirements, standards, and budgets.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in railway or complex industrial environments, strong knowledge of RAMS and verification/validation, and experience with system engineering and interface with

Competenze

• 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.
• Knowledge of system engineering and requirements management disciplines.
• RAMS principles and processes.
• Design verification and validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of main vehicle architectures and functions.
• Electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate multiple functional teams across lifecycles.
• Ability to work in an international multicultural environment.

Mansioni

• Plan, monitor and coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project teams across engineering disciplines to meet requirements, standards, budget and schedule.
• Prepare project documentation during bid and execution phases.
• Develop Product Data Sheet (PDS) during bid to support cost estimation.
• Ensure System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for supplier engagement.
• Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) and verification evidence.
• Act as primary technical interface with the customer and deliver documentation.
• Manage design reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Monitor progress, risks and opportunities; escalate when needed.
• Liaise with departments to ensure successful bid/project delivery.
• Assess technical impact of customer changes and support change process.
• Manage non-conformances per internal processes.

Conoscenze

Railway regulations

System engineering

Requirements management

RAMS

V&V methodologies

Vehicle architectures

Electrical engineering

Office software

Team coordination

Multinational teamwork

Formazione

Master's Degree in Engineering

Strumenti

IBM DOORS

AutoCAD

Creo

Catia

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Information

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID: R0132716

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Company Name: Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category): Other

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

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks in Engineering Department. The position is based in Pistoia or Napoli - IT.

Accountabilities

• Plan, monitor and coordinate engineering activities throughout the entire project lifecycle, from bid phase to final delivery, including product design, verification and validation
• Coordinate project teams across different engineering disciplines to ensure compliance with input requirements, applicable regulation and standards, and assigned budget, schedule, and quality targets
• Prepare project documentation (both during bid and execution phase), including technical proposals, engineering plans, design review reports, etc.
• During bid phase, prepare and maintain the Product Data Sheet (PDS), to allow the Quotation Manager to collect and consolidate the industrial product cost to be provided to the Bid Manager
• Ensure the submission of System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for supplier engagement
• Supported by the Requirements Engineer, ensure requirements management throughout the entire project lifecycle, from bid phase to final delivery, by properly maintaining the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), duly tracing requirements compliance, alongside verification and validation evidences
• Act as the primary technical interface with the customer, ensuring the collection & delivery of project documentation (duly prepared and verified by relevant WPLs)
• Manage and conduct design reviews (both internal and with customers) for the assigned bid/project, under the supervision of relevant line manager
• Monitor and report project progress and performances, as well as technical risks and opportunities, sharing them with the Project Manager and promptly escalating when necessary
• Manage and track project KPI and open items by means of defined templates/dashboards
• Effectively liaise with other departments (Project Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Industrialization, Quality, Certification & Safety, etc.) to ensure the successful delivery of the assigned bid/project
• Assess the technical impact of customer changes/VOs and support the change process
• Manage non-conformances in line with internal processes and procedures
• Ensure the submission of all relevant manuals, documentation, & training to the customer
• Supported by the Certification Manager and the Project Validation Manager, define the certification strategy and the validation strategy of the project
• Coordinate testing activities with relevant departments to ensure appropriate verification and validation
• Support the homologation phase by actively coordinating the preparation of the documentation required for vehicle approval
• Ensure that engineering changes, project requirements, and project configuration are properly managed throughout the project lifecycle, in compliance with company processes

Required Skills/ Knowledge

Experience (3-5 years) in the Railway sector or in complex industrial environments

• Good knowledge of main railway regulations and standards
• Good knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
• Good knowledge of engineering processes and railway operations
• Good knowledge of system engineering and requirements management disciplines
• Good knowledge of RAMS principles and processes
• Good knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies
• Good knowledge of main vehicle architectures and functions
• Good knowledge of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering disciplines
• Good knowledge of office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate multiple functional teams across different engineering disciplines throughout complex project lifecycles
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, international and multicultural environment
• Strong organizational skills, alongside team-working, problem-solving and results-driven mindset
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, partners, customers)
• Ability to work within project teams under minimal supervision
• Availability for occasional short-term national and international business trips

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical design software (AutoCAD, Creo, Catia, etc.)
• Fast learner with strong willingness to stay up to date with technological developments
• Good business acumen combined with solid technical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education / Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or equivalent preferred).

Languages

Knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level).

Contract & Salary

Alla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l’industria metalmeccanica privata e l’installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B2, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale.

Proponiamo una retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 36.000 € e 46.000 €

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

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.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.