Head of On Board Systems

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Job Description
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Head of On Board Systems 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 Naples

Who We Are
 

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities

• Management of systems engineers of On Board Systems (OBS) team for Mass Transit Platforms Enginnering design department.
• The team to be managed is in charge of the following main systems: brake, HVAC, passengers doors, fire detection, coupler, gangway and floor.
• The OBS team is charge of the analysis of above systems performance, functional and integration requirements in cooperation with Train System Engineer and the project team
• The OBS team is in charge of preparation of System Requirements specification for given suppliers
• The OBS team is in charge of definition of given systems architecture and functions with suppliers and Train System Engineer
• The OBS team is in charge of development of  Functional specifications for the integration and operation on the vehicle
• The OBS team is in charge of preparation of the system performance and functional test specifications
• The OBS team is involved  in supporting for tests activities at the supplier facilities and on the vehicle up the validation/homologation completion

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience of at least 5 years in the railway industry with System Engineering roles
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of the RAMS disciplines is an advantage.
• Knowledge of the main regulations/standards relating to on-Board Systems in the railway business
• Knowledge of the main office automation software/tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of the system engineering processes throughout the life cycle of the product and with an interdisciplinary approach.
• Recommended knowledge of electrical/mechanical design topics and software (Autocad, Creo, Catia, Scilab, Matlab,)
• Knowledge of the IBM DOORS requirements management tool or equivalent
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organisation, with the aptitude to contribute with constructive and practical ideas and efforts.
• Readiness to work effectively in a collaborative and international environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and together in teams is required.
• Availability for national and international business trips.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to manage and plan the assigned tasks independently and team-working.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, problem-solving attitude and business process analysis.
• Ability to face with the different internal functions (internal customer) and external (suppliers, customers, partners).
• Planning and organization.
• Versatile in learning and strong desire to remain up-to-date with changes in technology and best industry practices.
• Strong business acumen & technical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attitude to work in an international and multi-cultural reality.

Education / Qualifications
Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Vehicle Transportation Engineering or equivalent

Languages
 

Good knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory.

English language knowledge  international C1 level