Rail Product Development Engineer - Flexible Europe Roles & Travel

Norsk Hydro; Harderwijk; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in Europe is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer for the Rail Platform within Extrusion Europe. You will translate customer needs into robust aluminium profiles, oversee feasibility studies, and ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and specifications.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, hands-on aluminium extrusion and CAD/CAM experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar.
• Master’s preferred.
• Experience in aluminium extrusion/product development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new customer requests and perform feasibility and capacity assessments.
• Lead technical input for offers, including cost evaluation and specifications.
• Support product and profile design, engineering changes, and technical problem-solving.
• Manage technical documentation (drawings, 3D data, specifications) and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, Controlling, and Operations.
• Build relationships with customers and participate in technical discussions.
• Contribute to pricing tools, cost optimization, and value-engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, HSE regulations, and customer requirements.

Skills

Product development

Aluminium extrusion

CAD/CAM

Structural mechanics

Aluminium design principles

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Hydro Extrusions in Europe is seeking an experienced Product Development Engineer for the Rail Platform within Extrusion Europe. You will translate customer needs into robust aluminium profiles, oversee feasibility studies, and ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and specifications.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, hands-on aluminium extrusion and CAD/CAM experience, and fluency in English.