Technical Lead- Engineering Lead Bus Specialist
Apply NowCompany: New Flyer
Location: Winnipeg, MB R2C 5M8
Description:
New Flyer, North America's leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses, is seeking a Technical Lead - Engineering Lead Bus Specialist to guide our innovative engineering initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading engineering efforts for the development of high-quality transit buses, ensuring that our products meet rigorous standards for safety, sustainability, and performance.
With a wide range of offerings under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands, New Flyer is committed to creating an eco-friendly public transit system. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge engineering challenges by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and helping to shape the future of urban transportation.
Position Summary:
As a key member of our Electrical Engineering team, you will oversee the Engineering Lead Bus Specialist (ELBS) team who provide direct support on the production line to resolve electrical and programming issues discovered during electrical checkout of online buses, especially lead buses.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Qualifications:
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.
Leveraging 450 years of combined expertise, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility globally. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, we meet today's urban demands for connected, clean, and scalable smart mobility solutions. Discover more about our vision at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, and our partner brands.
New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.
With a wide range of offerings under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands, New Flyer is committed to creating an eco-friendly public transit system. In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge engineering challenges by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and helping to shape the future of urban transportation.
Position Summary:
As a key member of our Electrical Engineering team, you will oversee the Engineering Lead Bus Specialist (ELBS) team who provide direct support on the production line to resolve electrical and programming issues discovered during electrical checkout of online buses, especially lead buses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team that addresses electrical engineering issues across five production facilities.
- Ensure the team complies with the Engineering Lead Bus Specialist process, including proper tracking of issues.
- Provide technical guidance to team members to help resolve technical issues.
- Interact with production facilities' management and production personnel to ensure priorities are aligned each day, including participating or running daily meetings.
- Monitor the group's performance metrics to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Manage and delegate issues among the team to ensure workloads are balanced and timelines are met.
- Check engineering work, especially PLC programs.
- Work with suppliers to guide resolution of technical issues related to vendor components.
- Work with customers to clarify customer requirements and communicate issues and timelines for resolution.
- Train new employees on their duties and on the vehicle electrical system.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Five or more years of relevant experience related to essential functions listed above.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of software development processes, vehicle electrical system troubleshooting, control systems, and high-voltage systems.
- Adept with Microsoft Office, PLC programming, Logger, NEXIQ / DLA and/or other related programming software tools.
- Excellent planning, organizational, problem solving and time-management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, effectively prioritize and work efficiently in a high demanding fast-paced team-oriented environment.
*Travel is required for this position*
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.
Leveraging 450 years of combined expertise, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility globally. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, we meet today's urban demands for connected, clean, and scalable smart mobility solutions. Discover more about our vision at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, and our partner brands.
New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates' request.