Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift

New Flyer; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

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Job summary

New Flyer Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Electrical to join our St. Cloud, MN team.

You will design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical components in transit buses, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate has post-secondary engineering education and experience in manufacturing or electrical systems, strong problem-solving skills, CAD familiarity, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary engineering education or technical training related to electrical engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or electrical systems design preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical components in transit buses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve electrical manufacturing issues.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and SOPs.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical defects.
• Support internal audits and compliance processes.
• Assist training of floor personnel on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Post-secondary engineering education

Technical training

Tools

CAD software

Electrical schematic tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

Location: St. Cloud, MN

Company Profile:

New Flyer Industries is North America's leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses. With a rich legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, we offer advanced transit solutions under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. As a subsidiary of the NFI Group, our mission is to provide reliable, fuel-efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation options for urban communities.

New Flyer is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the production processes related to electrical systems and components in our transit buses. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance manufacturing efficacy, ensure product quality, and support electrical engineering initiatives. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for electrical components within transit buses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues in electrical systems.
• Implement best practices in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and layouts.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to current processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives related to electrical production defects.
• Support and participate in internal audits and compliance processes.
• Assist in training floor personnel on new processes and equipment.

• Post secondary engineering education, technical training or a combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering role or electrical systems design is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes, standards, and best practices.
• Familiarity with CAD software and electrical schematic design tools is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while being Self-motivated.
• Commitment to promoting a culture of safety within the workplace.

• Salary $70,000 to $78,000 per year
• Comprehensive continued education packages
• Benefits effective first date of employment

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