Vehicle Application Specialist

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: We’re searching for a Vehicle Application Specialist to manage and coordinate engineering projects for production contracts and sales opportunities. In this key role, you’ll be the primary technical correspondent, ensuring accurate and effective communication with customers and our internal engineering team, with a focus on innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

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
• 401K with generous company match
• 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
• Career advancement opportunities within our family of companies

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Act as the main technical liaison, representing New Flyer Engineering in production contracts and sales discussions
• Support the bid process, including initial proposals, change requests, and configuration audits
• Identify, define, and communicate technical configuration requirements to customers and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with technical specifications pre-bid
• Evaluate technical risks and opportunities, developing strategies to mitigate or leverage them
• Release initial Bill of Material (iBoMs) and report BOM status to management for custom-built buses and coaches
• Maintain detailed project documentation and assign design tasks to engineers for contract-specific work
• Contribute to or lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments
• Mentor and train new employees, and review engineering change orders (ECOs) before release
• Travel: <25% based on project needs

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Education: Post secondary engineering education, technical training or a combination of education, skills, and experience
• Experience: Proficient in engineering design, project management, Bills of Materials, and familiarity with the manufacturing industry
• Skills: Effective verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail; able to communicate engineering concepts clearly
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with enterprise database software and engineering product lifecycle management systems is a plus

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.

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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.

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.