Supplier Development Engineer

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Bus Manufacturing • Electric Propulsion • Battery Electric • Public Transit • Parts Distribution

5001 - 10000

Description

• New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader, providing sustainable mobility solutions. • The Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) – Plant Quality will act as first line of defense for supplier quality issues. • Assist with getting the necessary response from suppliers and also requesting on site support as necessary. • Collaborate closely with plant Supplier Quality (SQ) teams to ensure quality issues are resolved. • Support the First Article Inspection (FAI) process and coordinate on-site supplier support as needed. • Handle the implementation on containment, follow up and closure of Supplier Corrective Action Notices. • Analyze and resolve supplier-related issues and foster robust supplier relationships. • This role involves 10% to 20% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field; • 3-5 years of professional experience working with quality management systems and continuous improvement methods & tools; • 3-5 years of experience working in supplier management and improvement. • Strong manufacturing and production process systems experience required; • Demonstrated experience in problem solving (8-D Methodology) and root cause analysis (RCCA). • Knowledgeable and hands on experience in application of Lean and Six Sigma (or alternative advanced problem-solving methods) including: Value Stream Mapping, Control Plans Sampling Plans, Kaizen, 5S, Statistical Analysis, SMED, 5 Why’s, Root Cause Analysis, Error Proofing, Cause and Effect Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, etc. • Knowledge and application of AIAG quality tools (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.) • Solid interpersonal communication skills needed to communicate to all levels of NFI Group and with leaders at Supplier organizations and representatives; • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;

Benefits

• Be 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 (we’ve invested 8.6M in 2022) • Advancement opportunities within our family of companies