Manufacturing Engineer

New Flyer; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefit package

Paid holidays and vacation

401K with generous company match

Inclusive workplace culture

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

New Flyer in Jamestown, NY, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering activities and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely in a cell team to achieve operational metrics, implement engineering changes, and train personnel on standards.

This role offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including 401K matching, and a culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Manufacturing Engineering Experience.
• Lean certification or applicable equivalent work experience.
• Degree or diploma in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support all manufacturing engineering activities.
• Act as Cell Leader in absence.
• Maintain updates on engineering tasks.
• Create shop floor instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering Experience

Lean certification

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering degree

Engineering diploma

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Jamestown, NY

Full-Time

Position Summary

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

What You Will Do

• Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s).
• Provide support as the acting Cell Leader in the Cell Leader absence. Duties are as outlined in the Cell Leader job description.
• 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 orders (ECN's) within assigned cells or assigned option groups and support all aspects of production implementation.
• Assign default locators 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 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 team work.
• Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring that necessary action is taken between cross-functional groups to resolve issues.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Engineer - engineering degree
• Technologist - engineering diploma
• All - lean certification or applicable equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of Manufacturing Engineering Experience

Physical & Workplace Requirements

Walking, bending, climbing, sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range

$ 70,000_ - $75,000 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. (US Based only)

Standard Hours

Mon - Fri 7:00 AM- 3:30PM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.