Embedded Hardware Process Manager / HEM Process Referent

Description

• Actively participate in cross-functional workshops.
• Actively participate in the Engineering environment deployment.
• 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.
• Follow user feedback and recommend the best solutions for the continuous evolution of tools.
• Provide training and technical support to bridge process, tooling, and skill-set gaps.
• Contribute to defining processes and environment setup with Hitachi.
• Monitor process compliance through regular audits and reporting.
• Lead induction of Polarion (DOORs replacement) within HEM Engineering.
• Ensure an ideal Engineering environment setup for HEM Engineering team members.
• Capitalize and share knowledge and best practices across HEM Engineering, monitoring capitalization loops including cost model data.
• Serve as the focal point for process interface with other technical departments.
• Define and implement department-specific Engineering improvement initiatives to contribute to overall Engineering performance.
• 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.
• Collaborate with Hitachi Management System process owners or other discipline process leads to drive process changes and clarifications.
• Manage and track licenses required within the HEM Engineering team.
• Represent HEM Canada and interface with process owners in Germany, Italy, and the USA for process consolidation efforts.
• 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.
• Responsible for CENELEC competency management and skill assessments.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new tools for Design and Management (e.g., workbenches, simulation tools, configuration tools such as Shared Palma).
• Maintain skill assessment of employees and recommend actions to close identified gaps. Aid in creating and maintaining training materials and user documentation.
• Guide Work Package Managers and Project Leads in implementing the Hitachi Management System.
• Conduct internal lessons learned and coordinate implementation of improvements with stakeholders.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance