New Flyer · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical
St Cloud, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
4+ years expNew Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. The Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical will support all manufacturing engineering activities within assigned manufacturing cells, focusing on lean manufacturing initiatives and engineering change orders to enhance production processes.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Review relevant engineering change orders (ECOs) 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
Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent
Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate
Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness per SR as assigned. This review conducted as outlined in the New Flyer Work Instruction - Manufacturing Readiness Assessment
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as assigned, to assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials
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
Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate
Participate in internal and outside supplier certifications and audits, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a diploma in a related post-secondary field with four (4) or more years of relevant experience will also be considered
Must be eligible to work in the US without needing sponsorship now or in the future
Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing processes and quality control standards
Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing principles and methodologies
Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
Availability to work both shifts as needed
Benefits
Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility
Paid holidays and vacation
401K with generous company match / or Registered pension plan with generous company match
On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024)
Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
Company
New Flyer
About New Flyer: New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase