Line Design Engineer Jobs in Winnipeg, MB (NOW HIRING)

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. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The  Advanced Product Quality Planning Technician will oversee quality planning for all bus builds, ensuring actions are taken to prevent defects before line entry. This includes tracking progress through an issues matrix and collaborating with CPM, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and customers during preproduction meetings. The role also ensures alignment on New Flyer Testing and Product Quality specifications with customers before line entry. 
WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Oversee Advanced Quality Planning function for their plant 

• Investigate and review all relevant information in preparation for upcoming builds of high-risk customers/contracts 

• Assist/conduct training to Production/QA on process/testing implementation changes 

• Lead/support plant cross functional teams through the Manufacturing Readiness Assessment and develop the open issues matrix 

• Attend Pre-production meetings and present the New Flyer Quality system presentations to customers 

• Work with various manufacturing groups to organize and implement recommendations or process/testing changes in order to comply with contractual requirements 

• Assist/conduct training to Production/QA on process/testing implementation changes 

• Develop initial in-process inspection plan for Live Bus 

• Additional responsibilities as needed 

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: 

• Diploma in quality control, or quality management 

• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment with focus on quality, corrective and preventative action 

• Effective critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and organizational skills 

• Knowledge of quality control, manufacturing, production and product knowledge and customer relations 

• Strong presentation skills; ability to conduct meetings with customers and various levels of the Organization 

• Experience with data analysis and root cause analysis 

• Proficiency in Oracle operations considered an asset\ 

• Ability to read blueprints and determine design requirements form related specification 

This position requires 20% travel 

Benefits

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motor coach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable.

NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

WHY JOIN US:

• 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
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment (we've invested 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

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.