New Flyer is North America's leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, with a commitment to delivering the most advanced transportation solutions under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. Additionally, we provide infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, aimed at creating safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. For further details, visit our website at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION GOAL:

As a member of the Product Improvement Engineering team, you will be accountable for completion of mechanical engineering design tasks and projects from concept to implementation in production. This will include all related design activities, calculations, communications, drawings, testing, and bill of material.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Completes design tasks and project assignments which support New Product Develop activities.
• Lead projects, perform project management tasks, and coordinate engineering activities, ensuring schedule and dates are met considering regulatory, vendor, and production lead times.
• Creates engineering designs that meet industry regulations, standards, and specifications, customer specifications, and ensure designs are within manufacturing abilities.
• Performs calculations and analysis to ensure compliance with design criteria and all applicable regulations.
• Completes controlled testing of components and installations in order to meet contractual obligations, ensure product reliability and verify component fit.
• Completes engineering drawings and release documents in accordance with engineering procedures.
• Interacts with vendors and customers on design related issues. Ensures that where applicable there are documents of vendor approval on new installations or applications.
• Provides technical support to other engineering teams and departments as authorized by manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) as a Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist
• 5-10 years design experience and demonstrate ability to achieve performance objectives and targets.
• Proficiency in NX CAD software, TeamCenter and engineering analysis tools.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently in a high demanding fast paced work environment.
• Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work and contribute to a team orientated environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working effectively within diverse teams.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Travel is required for this role.

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020, and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.