Technical Product Specialist job in Winnipeg at NFI Parts™

NFI Parts is North America's most comprehensive parts organization providing replacement parts, technical publications, training, support for its OEM product lines (transit buses, motor coaches and cutaways), as well as other manufacturers through an extensive cross reference database. All buses and coaches are also supported by an industry-leading comprehensive warranty, service, and support network. Further information is available at URL blocked - click to apply

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the NFI Parts Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering support to our internal and external customers.  This will include all related engineering design activities from concept to implementation, calculations, communications, drawings and bills of material. You will create, revise and maintain technical specifications, drawings and CAD models with a goal to have world class control of data critical to the support of our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create, complete, check and release engineering drawings and other similar engineering documentation using CAD software and MS Office tools.
• Maintain drawings, specifications, bills of material for the life of the bus across multiple bus platforms. 
• Cooperate with customers to investigate, design and implement various replacements or system retrofits.  
• Investigate, identify and resolve product challenges of varying difficulty cross-functionally for internal and external customers.
• Assist in controlled testing of components to ensure product reliability and write test reports.
• Conduct reverse engineering and technical research to find innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Instruct and support the Quality Assurance department on product verification and validation.
• Instruct and support the Manufacturing Engineering department on build specifications.
• Stay up to date on developments of all bus systems.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (P.Eng or EIT), Diploma in Engineering Technology (CET), or equivalent work experience
• Two or more years’ experience in an engineering and customer service environment.
• Motivated self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications from multiple sources including internationally
• Proficiency in MS office, NX CAD, or other CAD software
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, analytical, innovative and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a professional attitude to providing excellent customer service 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced team-oriented work environment

*Travel may be 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.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for this position or know someone who would, please submit a an application.

ABOUT NFI GROUP: 

With over 8,900 team members operating from more than 50 facilities across ten countries, NFI is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions under brands: New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), MCI® (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI buses and motor coaches incorporate the widest range of drive systems available including: clean diesel, natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell).  In total, NFI now supports over 105,000 buses and coaches currently in service around the world. NFI common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NFI. News and information are available at URL blocked - click to apply, URL blocked - click to apply, URL blocked - click to apply, URL blocked - click to apply, URL blocked - click to apply, URL blocked - click to apply and URL blocked - click to apply.