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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.
Job Description
Hitachi Rail is looking for a Chemical Risk & Product Compliance Engineer enthusiastic self-motivated who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks within our Rolling Stock Engineering Department. The position is based in Pistoia - IT.
Accountabilities
•Monitor and interpret European and international chemical regulations, including REACH, RoHS, CLP, POPs and other applicable requirements.
•Ensure compliance of materials, components and products used within railway projects.
•Manage technical and regulatory documentation, including Declarations of Conformity, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), supplier declarations and certifications.
•Support internal and external audits related to chemical compliance.
•Support compliance assessments related to the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
•Perform chemical risk assessments for materials and substances used within products.
•Identify substances subject to restrictions, authorization requirements or SVHC classification.
•Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including material substitution and product redesign initiatives.
•Assess the impact of materials and substances on health, safety and the environment throughout the product lifecycle.
•Collaborate with Engineering teams to integrate ecodesign principles into product development.
•Promote the adoption of sustainable and low-impact materials.
•Support Circular Economy initiatives, including recyclability, reuse and hazardous substance reduction.
•Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain functions to ensure supplier compliance and support the qualification of new materials.
•Manage compliance databases and reporting tools.
•Prepare internal and external compliance reports, including SCIP submissions and customer declarations.
•Monitor compliance and sustainability KPIs.
Competencies
•Regulatory compliance management.
•Chemical risk assessment and mitigation.
•Product stewardship and sustainability.
•Stakeholder management across Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Supply Chain.
•Data analysis and reporting.
•Continuous improvement mindset.
•Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Required Skills/Knowledge
•3-5 years of professional experience in chemical regulatory compliance, environmental compliance or product stewardship.
•Strong knowledge of REACH, RoHS and CLP regulations.
•Experience in chemical risk assessment and hazardous substance management.
•Familiarity with compliance management tools and databases.
•Knowledge of Ecodesign, Circular Economy and sustainability principles.
•Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
•Excellent communication skills in technical environments.
•Team-oriented approach and results-driven mindset.
Desired Skills/Knowledge
•Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and tools.
•Knowledge of Dual Use regulations.
•Knowledge of railway-specific regulatory requirements and standards.
•Environmental or sustainability-related certifications.
•Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
•Previous experience within the railway industry or a complex industrial sector.
•Availability to travel in Italy and abroad.
Education/Qualifications
•Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a related discipline.
Languages
•Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to work in an international environment and represent the company in external working groups and technical forums.
•Knowledge of an additional European language is considered an advantage.
The applicable collective labour agreement (CCNL) is the one in force for the private metalworking industry and plant installation, with classification at level B2, pursuant to the relevant personnel classification discipline. The proposed gross annual salary ranges between €36,000 and €46,000.
