Manufacturing Engineer- 1st Shift

New Flyer is North America's leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability in public transportation. As part of the NFI Group, our mission is to deliver advanced mobility solutions under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. We are currently seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer for 1st Shift to join our dynamic team in this pivotal role.

POSITION GOAL:  Support all manufacturing engineering activities within assigned manufacturing cell(s) including implementing and facilitating lean manufacturing initiatives, implementing ECO’s, assigning inventory locations, conducting contract reviews, creating shop floor instructions, evaluating standards and completing capital and facility upgrades.

Essential Functions:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s).
• Work effectively as a cell team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.
• Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks on the manufacturing cell log.
• Represent manufacturing engineering within assigned cells at the daily cell meetings and weekly plant metrics meetings.
• Design or specify any equipment/tooling/racking required to support manufacturing.
• Review relevant engineering change Notices (ECNs) within assigned cells or assigned option groups and support all aspects of production implementation.
• Assign default locators to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells and review order quantities.
• Create shop floor instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards.
• Update and maintain layouts (plant & cell layouts and inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps etc.)
• Specify and facilitate capital and equipment upgrades, installations or modifications.
• Implement and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring that necessary action is taken between cross-functional groups to resolve issues.
• Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent.
• Maintain necessary resource plans for ensuring production activities are properly resourced.
• Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate.
• Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness per SR as assigned.  This review conducted as outlined in the New Flyer Work Instruction – Manufacturing Readiness Assessment. 
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as assigned, to assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate.
• Support process planning and production engineering.
• Participate in internal and outside supplier certifications and audits, as required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering role, preferably in automotive or heavy-duty industries.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality assurance practices.

Benefits

BENEFITS:

•   Salary: $80,000 to $92,000 a year
• comprehensive benefits package starting day one

• A continuous learning environment.

• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.

•   Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.

• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.