Rail Product Architect — Europe

Norsk Hydro; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working across multiple EU/UK

Travel opportunities

Focus on safety and professional dev

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a Product Development specialist for the Rail Platform in Extrusion Europe. You will evaluate feasibility, develop technical assessments, and ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and customer requirements while building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

You will translate customer needs into Hydro designs, collaborate with Sales, Project Management and Operations, and contribute to cost optimization and value engineering across European rail

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in aluminium extrusion and/or product development.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and aluminium design principles.
• Familiarity with rail standards and product lifecycle processes.
• CAD/CAM knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes (extrusion, machining, welding, bending).
• Excellent problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, independent working style with strong collaboration skills.
• Fluent English (additional languages like German/French are a plus).

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 closely with Sales, Project Management, Controlling, and Operations.
• Build strong 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

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Structural Mechanics

Aluminium Design

CAD/CAM

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science

Tools

CAD Software

3D Modeling

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a Product Development specialist for the Rail Platform in Extrusion Europe. You will evaluate feasibility, develop technical assessments, and ensure compliance with quality, HSE, and customer requirements while building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

You will translate customer needs into Hydro designs, collaborate with Sales, Project Management and Operations, and contribute to cost optimization and value engineering across European rail