Embedded Hardware Process Manager / HEM Process Referent

Overview

Oversee HEM process, tools, training, and CENELEC compliance to improve design efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• process audits
• license management
• polarion induction
• tool evaluation
• metrics reporting
• knowledge sharing

Tasks

-Collaborate with Hitachi Management System process owners or other discipline process leads to drive process changes and clarifications. -Define and implement department-specific Engineering improvement initiatives to contribute to overall Engineering performance. -Monitor process compliance through regular audits and reporting. -Guide Work Package Managers and Project Leads in implementing the Hitachi Management System. -Ensure an ideal Engineering environment setup for HEM Engineering team members. -Actively participate in the Engineering environment deployment. -Responsible for CENELEC competency management and skill assessments. -Manage and track licenses required within the HEM Engineering team. -Capitalize and share knowledge and best practices across HEM Engineering, monitoring capitalization loops including cost model data. -Maintain skill assessment of employees and recommend actions to close identified gaps. Aid in creating and maintaining training materials and user documentation. -Actively participate in cross-functional workshops. -Address the required evolution of the Hardware Embedded Middleware Engineering (HEM) skills, processes, and tools to improve engineering competitiveness and maturity, preparing technical expertise for future technologies. -Represent HEM Canada and interface with process owners in Germany, Italy, and the USA for process consolidation efforts. -Follow user feedback and recommend the best solutions for the continuous evolution of tools. -Define and report on key metrics and KPIs across the HEM Engineering department. -Maintain high-level professionalism in job execution and relations, confidently interacting with internal and external stakeholders of any level and acting as a Change Management Agent. -Lead induction of Polarion (DOORs replacement) within HEM Engineering. -Provide valuable data to monitor portfolios and projects, including metrics like on-time delivery (OTD), estimate attributes (EA), root cause analysis, and cost-of-quality KPIs. -Serve as the focal point for process interface with other technical departments. -Provide training and technical support to bridge process, tooling, and skill-set gaps. -Conduct internal lessons learned and coordinate implementation of improvements with stakeholders. -Support the evaluation and implementation of new tools for Design and Management (e.g., workbenches, simulation tools, configuration tools such as Shared Palma). -Contribute to defining processes and environment setup with Hitachi.

Requirements

• cbtc
• electrical eng
• cenelec
• autocad
• solid edge
• 8+ years

What You Bring

-Openness to exploring and implementing new technical approaches or processes. -Ability to clearly communicate technical details to diverse stakeholders. -Understanding of railway signaling technologies, including SelTrac CBTC. -University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, System Engineering, or a closely related field. -Knowledge of HW development tools. -Proven expertise in applying CENELEC 5012x standards within the CBTC industry. -Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and balance multiple priorities effectively. -Familiarity with hardware and embedded middleware engineering processes. -Experience improving Engineering Design Development and Validation Cycles with best practices and methodologies. -Experience in leading transformational activities. -Effective negotiating skills. -Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills for confidently managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. -Knowledge of tools such as Solid Edge, Creo, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, PTC Windchill, and DOORs/Polarion (preferred). -+8 years relevant working experience. -Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English (mandatory).

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