Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

New Flyer; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

On-the-job training

Job summary

New Flyer, located in Crookston, MN, is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Product Engineering and Production, ensuring electrical systems are efficiently built and documented. This role supports new product launches, offers continuous improvements, and collaborates with multiple teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in electrical/manufacturing disciplines, hands-on PLC/electrical troubleshooting experience, and a proactive approach to Lean manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support within assigned production areas.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Product Engineering and Production teams.
• Review and implement Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Support electrical system builds by troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly concerns.
• Coordinate Electrical Checkout Procedures and support production teams during implementation.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), shop floor instructions, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Support pre-production activities, including leading meetings and preparing production readiness materials.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and racking to support manufacturing operations.
• Conduct process observations and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Support facility, equipment, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, value stream mapping, setup reduction, and other Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving efforts, NCP reviews, audits, and production support activities.
• Support internal audits and Supplier Application Approval activities, as required

Skills

Electrical system troubleshooting

Problem solving

Cross functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

CAD software

Job description

ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
CROOKSTON, MN, USA
FULL-TIME, ON-SITE

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:

We are seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations within our Crookston production facility. This role acts as the bridge between Product Engineering and Production, helping ensure electrical systems are efficiently and consistently manufactured while supporting quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, manufacturing engineering, and product engineering teams to implement engineering changes, troubleshoot electrical manufacturing issues, develop work instructions, support new product launches, and drive process improvements throughout the facility.

WHY JOIN US:

• 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
• 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
• We are proudly named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 employers

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support within assigned production areas
• Serve as the primary liaison between Product Engineering and Production teams
• Review and implement Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Support electrical system builds by troubleshooting manufacturing and assembly concerns
• Coordinate Electrical Checkout Procedures and support production teams during implementation
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), shop floor instructions, and related manufacturing documentation
• Support pre-production activities, including leading meetings and preparing production readiness materials
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, equipment, and racking to support manufacturing operations
• Conduct process observations and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety
• Support facility, equipment, and capital improvement initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, value stream mapping, setup reduction, and other Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Participate in cross-functional problem-solving efforts, NCP reviews, audits, and production support activities
• Support internal audits and Supplier Application Approval activities, as required

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes
• Experience collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and electrical troubleshooting is preferred
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred
• Experience with mobile vehicle electrical systems, transportation, heavy equipment, or automotive manufacturing is considered an asset

PHYSICAL & WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and perform manufacturing support activities throughout the facility
• Ability to work in a production environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and manufacturing conditions
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Must be eligible to travel within Canada and the United States

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Salary Range: $80,000+ annually, based on experience and qualifications

Standard Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

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—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

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 at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

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.