Rail Product Development Engineer | Flexible Europe & Travel

Norsk Hydro; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in Europe seeks a role-focused Product Development expert for the Rail Platform. You will drive feasibility studies, technical evaluation, and translate customer needs into product design and drawings, bridging customer and fabrication plant across Europe.

Collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Controlling and Operations, you lead technical input for offers, support design and changes, manage drawings and specifications, and push cost optimization while satisfying quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in aluminium extrusion and/or product development (ideally in a project-driven environment).
• 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

Aluminium extrusion

Product development

CAD/CAM

Structural mechanics

Rail standards

Lifecycle processes

Manufacturing processes

English fluency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar

Tools

CAD/CAM knowledge

Job description

Hydro Extrusions in Europe seeks a role-focused Product Development expert for the Rail Platform. You will drive feasibility studies, technical evaluation, and translate customer needs into product design and drawings, bridging customer and fabrication plant across Europe.

Collaborating with Sales, Project Management, Controlling and Operations, you lead technical input for offers, support design and changes, manage drawings and specifications, and push cost optimization while satisfying quality