Vehicle Application Specialist/Engineer

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions through transit buses, technology, and infrastructure. New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group, a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions. Building on its 90+ year legacy of innovation, New Flyer is the only manufacturer offering all three types of zero-emission transit buses, with over 1,900 zero-emission buses delivered to date. Proudly serving all 25 of the largest transit agencies in North America, New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses currently operated by approximately 500 agencies.

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for Engineering Project Coordination in support of production contracts and sales opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Serve as primary technical correspondent and Engineering representative for production contracts and sales opportunities.
• Support bids process from initial proposals through production, including change requests and configuration audits.
• Identify, define, and manage technical configuration requirements and clearly communicate details to customers and internal stakeholders. Ensure all technical specifications are addressed prior to bid submission.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities. Independently develop strategies to mitigate risks and action opportunities.
• Release initial Bill of Material (iBoMs) needed to build heavy duty transit buses and coaches for a wide range of customer specifications. Provide BoM status reports to Management.
• Effectively manage and present project documentation.
• Assign tasks to Engineering designers to complete contract-specific design work.
• Actively contribute or lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and train new employees.
• Serve as checker for Engineering change orders (ECOs) prior to release.
• Travel: <25% dependent on specific project responsibilities. 

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Knowledge of Engineering Design and Project Management.
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry.
• Experience with enterprise database software and engineering product lifecycle management systems considered an asset
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate engineering concepts.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

New Flyer is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Vets Employer.  Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

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.