Electrical Engineering Supervisor

New Flyer Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Louisville, KY, to lead manufacturing initiatives and support production engineering. This role includes overseeing manufacturing processes, driving lean initiatives, and collaborating on product improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in a manufacturing setting, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Exceptional benefits and advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

401K with generous company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Engineering Change Notices and Requests.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing engineering activities to support production.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper documentation and training for shop floor standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing principles

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD software

Job description

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leader in propulsion agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead and support comprehensive manufacturing engineering activities within assigned cells, including driving lean manufacturing initiatives, implementing Engineering Change Orders, optimizing inventory location assignments, conducting thorough contract reviews, developing clear shop floor instructions, analyzing and validating labor standards, and overseeing capital equipment and facility upgrade projects.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be 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
• 401K with generous company match
• 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 invested $15.9 million in 2024)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide manufacturing engineering supervision, ensuring that manufacturing cells are properly supported.
• Work effectively as a team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.
• Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks.
• Represent manufacturing engineering at appropriate meetings and events.
• Design or specify any equipment, tooling, or racking required to support manufacturing.
• Ensure relevant Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) are properly reviewed within assigned cells or option groups and support all aspects of production implementation.
• Ensure default locators are assigned to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells.
• Create shop floor instructions and hot sheets, and train the necessary personnel on those standards.
• Update and maintain layouts (plant & cell layouts, inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps).
• Specify and facilitate capital and equipment upgrades, installations, or modifications.
• Implement and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, setup reduction, etc.).
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring necessary actions are taken by cross-functional groups to resolve issues.
• Conduct process observations to ensure assigned time standards are fair and consistent.
• Maintain resource plans to ensure production activities are properly resourced.
• Validate routings, submit, and implement routing change requests to process planning as appropriate.
• Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness, as outlined in the Manufacturing Readiness Assessment work instruction.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings 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 supplier certifications and audits, as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field (required).
• 3+ experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing or production environment, with supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, particularly in diagnosing and resolving electrical system or equipment issues, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN), circuit design, and documentation of electrical control systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical training skills to support cross-functional collaboration and on-floor implementation.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and Manufacturing Readiness Assessments specific to electrical systems or components.

New Flyer is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—at the core of everything we do.

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Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available atwww.nfigroup.com,www.newflyer.com,www.mcicoach.com,nfi.parts,www.alexander-dennis.com,arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance