About this role
POSITION GOAL: Support all manufacturing engineering activities within assigned manufacturing cell(s) including
implementing and facilitating lean manufacturing initiatives, communicating ECN’s, assigning inventory locations,
conducting contract reviews, creating standard work instructions (SWI’s), evaluating standards and completing capital
and facility upgrades.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s).
2. Work effectively as a cell team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is
actively pursued.
3. Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks on the manufacturing cell log.
4. Represent manufacturing engineering within assigned cells at the daily cell meetings and weekly plant metrics
meetings.
5. Design or specify any equipment/tooling/racking required to support manufacturing.
6. Review relevant engineering change notifications (ECNs) within assigned cells or assigned option groups and
support all aspects of production implementation.
7. Assign default locators to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells.
8. Create standard work instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards.
9. Update and maintain layouts (plant & cell layouts and inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps etc.)
10. Specify and facilitate capital and equipment upgrades, installations or modifications.
11. Implement and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)
12. Promote an environment of continuous improvement and team work.
13. Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring that necessary action is taken between cross-functional
groups to resolve issues.
14. Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent.
15. Maintain necessary resource plans for ensuring production activities are properly resourced.
16. Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate.
17. Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness.
18. Participate in Non-Conforming Parts (NCP) meetings as assigned, to assist with the disposition of non-conforming
materials.
19. Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate.
20. Support process planning and production engineering.
21. Participate in internal audits and Supplier Application Approvals, as required.
22. Check engineering documents, coordinate Electrical Checkout Procedures with production staff, basic electrical
troubleshooting with Electricians, Instructions to Service, Shop Floor Instructions and other documents as authorized
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Communicate Engineering Change Notification (ECN) to Quality Assurance and Production per ECN Process.
2. Liaison between Product Engineering and Production.
3. Provide pre-production support, including, but not limited to, organizing and leading pre-production meetings, and
reviewing pre-production information packets and addressing issues as needed.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- - Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- - Electrical Knowledge
- - Lean certification or equivalent applicable work experience.
- - Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- - Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience within a manufacturing environment.
- -Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support operational performance objectives.
- -Effective team player with strong problem-solving skills.
- -Proficiency in AutoCAD or UniGraphics and Microsoft Office Suite.
- -Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
- -Up to 10% travel may be required.
Benefits
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility
- Paid holidays and vacation
- On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
- Career advancement opportunities within NFI’s family of companies
- Employee social committee events throughout the year, including barbecues, holiday festivities, sports tournaments, and more
- Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers all team members
- This position offers an annual compensation starting at $80,000/year
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 candidates’ request.