New Flyer - Project Leader/Engineer

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 http://www.newflyer.com">www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of our New Product Development Team, you will be responsible for the direct supervision, coordination and performance of assigned engineering projects. You will ensure timely completion and accuracy of assigned tasks at all phases from the initial design stage to implementation and potentially to production launch.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead assigned projects with focus on scope and requirements definition, risk management, reporting, coordinating key project activities, progress tracking, change management, testing and validation coordination and budget adherence.
• Ensure all project elements are completed as planned.
• Prepare data and create technical and financial reports on project status including completed and outstanding work in accordance with the defined reporting structure.
• Establish effective communication, cooperation, and information flow with other Engineering Groups and departments for project coordination and execution.
• Provide support for the engineering release process as required.
• Schedule and facilitate required project design reviews and applicable FMEA and hazard analysis.
• Interpret customer specifications, technical summaries, vendor quotations and other contract documents to ensure compliance, and participate in design reviews.
• Interact with vendors and customers on design related issues, and ensure where applicable documented Supplier Application Approval on new installations or applications.
• Provide engineering support to Sales (bid support), Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Support and other departments as required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) as a Professional Engineer or Certified Engineering Technologist
• Five or more years of design related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership or Project Management experience is required
• A working knowledge of bus mechanical and electrical functions and systems
• Ability to converse in a professional manner with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced problem-solving skills using creativity, critical thinking and reasoning

*Travel is required for this position*

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• 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.

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