Mechanical Engineering Lead - Jobs in Winnipeg region

Job Description

New Flyer is North America #39;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.comPOSITION SUMMARY:This position will be responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight to NPD product developments as they proceed through the departmental design process. The position’s goal will be to provide support such that the engineering deliverables for the design or product are completed on-time and meet and/or exceed requirementsamp; expectations at all points in the product life-cycle.This position reports into the appropriate NPD Engineering Manager (Electrical or Mechanical).WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Acts as direct engineering liaison to Project Leaders and NPD Engineering Managers to ensure that product design requirements are clearly conveyed and understood while documenting all technical issues for NPD Designers.
• Conducts advanced risk assessment/mitigation planning for future design work and collaborates with Project Leaders and Engineering Managers to ensure tasking and critical path are in place.
• Facilitates communication between NPD and the users of NPD design information including but not limited to Production Engineering, Customer Service, Publications, Manufacturing, Supply, etc. Acts as designated engineering liaisonamp; facilitates cross-functional communications as required. Ensures success of those both up or downstream by optimizing engineering output.
• Works thru the NPD Engineering Managers and bids team to ensure product integrity is maintained on new bids, reviews any new or significant technical content as well as A/E (approved equal) content.Reviews and interprets customer specifications, technical summaries, vendor quotations and other contract documents to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Conducts and leads required project design reviews and any applicable FMEA and hazard analysis exercises.
• Oversees development and signoff of vendor functional requirements, Supplier Application Approval, vehicle functional testing and supports customer configuration audits with CPMamp; PDM.
• Creates, Checks and Approves Engineering Designs, Engineering Documents, Instructions to Service, Shop Floor Instructions and other documents as authorized.
• Works with the Launch Managers as/if required and/or the production facility to expedite problem solving and subsequent engineering releases.
• Reports status on development activities to NPD leadership.
• Participates in training and monitoring of employee’s performance.
• Supports on-going creation and enhancement of documentation related to design release processes, theory of operation and high-level vehicle functionality.
• Works with Service Manager/RPSM/Vendor to expedite problem solving and subsequent engineering releases related to field buses and ensures final results are applied into NPD design releases as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five years mechanical design based knowledge related to essential functions in one of the related field as per above
• Proficiency in Unigraphics or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Highly analytical problem-solver with demonstrated talent for identifying, understanding and creating workable solutions
• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in research and development or manufacturing will be considered an asset
• Experience in Product Development in the areas of air systems, cooling systems, HV cable/distribution systems, HVAC systems will be considered an asset

*Travel is required for this position*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.