Electrical Engineer

New Flyer
dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Crookston
214 5th Avenue Southwest (Show on map)
Aug 07, 2025
New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands. The company also offers robust infrastructure solutions through NFI Infrastructure Solutions, dedicated to delivering safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. For more information, visit www.newflyer.com. POSITION SUMMARY The Electrical Engineer will play a vital role in the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for transit buses. This position requires technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, along with a strong focus on ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. The Electrical Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement design solutions, and support production processes. KEY 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/tool/racking required to support manufacturing Review relevant engineering change notifications (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 Create standard work instructions and hot sheets and train the necessary personnel on those standards Update and maintain layouts (plant and cell layouts and inventory, housekeeping, emergency, and security maps etc.) Specify 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 Participate in Non-Conforming Parts (NCP) 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 audits and Supplier Application Approvals, as required Check engineering documents, coordinate Electrical Checkout Procedures with production staff, basic electrical troubleshooting with Electricians, Instructions to Service, Shop Floor Instructions, and other documents as authorized Communicate Engineering Change Notification (ECN) to Quality Assurance and Production per ECN Process Liaison between Product Engineering and Production Provide pre-production support, including, but not limited to, organizing and leading pre-production meetings, and reviewing pre-production information packets and addressing issues as needed Other duties as assigned Requirements WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in electrical design within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with CAD software and electrical design tools. Solid understanding of electrical systems, components, and regulations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Benefits 401k Matching up to 6% Competitive Health Insurance (BCBS) Dental Insurance (Employer paid through Delta Dental) Vision Insurance (Employer Paid through VSP) Paid time off Vacation accrual Employee assistance program Short/Long Term Disability Benefits 12 paid Holidays Take a look at the exciting work you can be a part of! NFI Group \| We Move People - YouTube