New Flyer · 3 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer- 2nd Shift
St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $74K/yrNew Flyer is North America's leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainability in public transportation. The Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd Shift will support all manufacturing engineering activities within assigned manufacturing cells, focusing on lean manufacturing initiatives, equipment specifications, and process improvements.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Provide manufacturing engineering support and services within assigned manufacturing cell(s)
Work effectively as a cell team member to ensure operational metrics are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued
Maintain current updates on manufacturing engineering related tasks on the manufacturing cell log
Represent manufacturing engineering within assigned cells at the daily cell meetings and weekly plant metrics meetings
Design or specify any equipment/tooling/racking required to support manufacturing
Review relevant engineering change Notices (ECNs) within assigned cells or assigned option groups and support all aspects of production implementation
Assign default locators to all parts within assigned manufacturing cells and review order quantities
Create shop floor instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards
Update and maintain layouts (plant & cell layouts and inventory, housekeeping, emergency, & security maps etc.)
Specify and facilitate capital and equipment upgrades, installations or modifications
Implement and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)
Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork
Lead or participate in SWAT team meetings, ensuring that necessary action is taken between cross-functional groups to resolve issues
Conduct process observations to ensure that assigned time standards are fair and consistent
Maintain necessary resource plans for ensuring production activities are properly resourced
Validate routings and submit and implement routing change requests to process planning where appropriate
Conduct contract reviews prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness per SR as assigned. This review conducted as outlined in the New Flyer Work Instruction – Manufacturing Readiness Assessment
Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) meetings as assigned, to assist with the disposition of non-conforming materials
Initiate engineering change requests (ECRs) where appropriate
Support process planning and production engineering
Participate in internal and outside supplier certifications and audits, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering role, preferably in automotive or heavy-duty industries
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles
Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple tasks
Strong commitment to safety and quality assurance practices
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package starting day one
A continuous learning environment.
Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
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.
Company
New Flyer
About New Flyer: 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.
Founded in 1930
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase