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Lead/Senior Product Compliance Engineer (NFPA 130)

Hitachi Rail

The Role

Overview

Lead compliance engineer overseeing NFPA 130 fire safety dossiers and managing junior team.

Key Responsibilities

  • compliance analysis
  • methodology development
  • team lead
  • regulatory dossiers
  • fire dossiers

Tasks

-Be in charge of the Compliance Analysis in accordance with the regulations that control hazardous substances in electrical/electronic equipment and lifecycle assessment -Develop innovative methodologies to be applied as standards in the design process of products and solutions -Lead a small team of local junior Product Compliance Engineers -Prepare dossiers relating to the regulation for the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items (EU and US Regulations) -Prepare the dossiers related to fire smoke regulations NFPA 130

Requirements

  • 5+ years
  • team lead
  • bsc engineering
  • lca
  • nfpa130
  • communication

What You Bring

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Product Compliance Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions. English proficiency. Knowledge of a foreign language is welcome. -At least 5 years of experience in a product compliance related role -Previous experience working as a team lead. Must have the ability to lead local junior Product Compliance Engineers. -Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering (preferable), Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent technical/scientific background -Willing to work in an international team and environment -Experience with and an understanding of information related to electrical/electronic/mechanical components -Able to work autonomously and be proactive in the management of tasks -Good knowledge about Life Cycle Assessment Methodologies -Excellent communication skills -Knowledge of NFPA 130 - Standard for fire protection for Rolling Stock

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

The Company

About Hitachi Rail

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Sector Specialisms

Rolling Stock

Signalling

Turnkey Solutions

Operation

Service

Maintenance

High-Speed Rolling Stock

Express Trains

Commuter Trains

Monorails

Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems

Bogies

Inverter Control Systems

Hybrid Drive Systems

Digital Automatic Train Control (D-ATC)

Network Signalling Control Systems

Traffic Control and Management Systems

Passenger Information Systems

Railway Electricity Distribution Systems

Ticketing and Fare Collection

Railway Systems Operational Services

Security Clearance

-substance screening per dot fra and fta for pre‑employment and current employees