Manufacturing jobs in Canada

The Advanced Product Quality Planning Technician will oversee quality planning for high-risk builds, ensuring actions are taken to prevent defects before line entry. This includes tracking progress through an issues matrix and collaborating with CPM, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and customers during preproduction meetings. The role also ensures alignment on New Flyer Testing and Product Quality specifications with customers before line entry.

• Oversee Advanced Quality Planning function for the plant
• Investigate and review all relevant information in preparation for upcoming builds of high-risk customers/contracts
• Assist or conduct training to Production/QA on process/testing implementation changes
• Lead or support plant cross‑functional teams through the Manufacturing Readiness Assessment and develop the open issues matrix
• Attend Pre‑production meetings and present the New Flyer Quality system presentations to customers
• Work with various manufacturing groups to organize and implement recommendations or process/testing changes to comply with contractual requirements
• Assist or conduct training to Production/QA on process/testing implementation changes
• Develop initial in‑process inspection plan for Live Bus
• Additional responsibilities as needed

• Diploma in quality control or quality management
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality, corrective and preventative actions
• Effective critical thinking, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of quality control, manufacturing, production and product knowledge, and customer relations
• Strong presentation skills; ability to conduct meetings with customers and various levels of the organization
• Experience with data analysis and root cause analysis
• Proficiency in Oracle operations considered an asset
• Ability to read blueprints and determine design requirements from related specifications

This position requires 20% travel.

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market‑leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members
• On‑the‑job training in a continuous learning environment (we’ve invested $10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.