Manufacturing Engineering Technician

CARFAIR – Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Starting $25.00)

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

position SUMMARY:

Supports all Manufacturing Engineering activities related to the requirements of the assigned Carfair site. Supports Manufacturing Engineering projects to improve production indices, support HSE initiatives, quality improvements and Lean initiatives. Provides hands on technical support to production. Hours Mon-Thurs, 3 am – 1:30 pm, OT as required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Provides technical support to Production by troubleshooting processes and equipment issues.

2. Supports projects and activities to improve production indices, HSE initiatives, product quality and service

3. Works with Lean resources, maintenance, production and quality to achieve targets.

4. Work with suppliers on equipment and quality issues.

5. Works effectively as a team member to ensure goals are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.

6. Participates in lean manufacturing initiatives as they relate to site as assigned (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)

7. Promotes an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork.

8. Remain current with relevant industry and production technologies in order to advance the manufacturing processes within the facility.

9. Bi-directional liaison between Engineering and production shop floor.

10. Communicates customer change notices to the shop floor and provides feedback on discrepancies

11. Ability to perform minor fixture adjustments, layup of parts for FAI, trimming

12. Ability to perform measurements utilizing hand measuring tools, (calipers, micrometers)

13. Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

* Strong Technical background

* Hands-on individual

* Post-secondary education preferred w/ eligibility for CET or P. Eng designation

* Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* experience working as an effective team player

* 3D modeling experience would be an asset

* Computer, mobile phone, and other equipment related to essential functions

* MS Office

* Use of measurement tools

* <10% Travel</p>

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

* We offer competitive wages with potential annual increases.

* Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.

* Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!

* The ability to advance your career with a growing company.

* Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.

* We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.

CARFAIR – Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Starting $25.00)

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supports all Manufacturing Engineering activities related to the requirements of the assigned Carfair site. Supports Manufacturing Engineering projects to improve production indices, support HSE initiatives, quality improvements and Lean initiatives. Provides hands on technical support to production. Hours Mon-Thurs, 3 am – 1:30 pm, OT as required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Provides technical support to Production by troubleshooting processes and equipment issues.

2. Supports projects and activities to improve production indices, HSE initiatives, product quality and service

3. Works with Lean resources, maintenance, production and quality to achieve targets.

4. Work with suppliers on equipment and quality issues.

5. Works effectively as a team member to ensure goals are achieved and any remedial action is actively pursued.

6. Participates in lean manufacturing initiatives as they relate to site as assigned (5S, value stream mapping, set-up reduction etc.)

7. Promotes an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork.

8. Remain current with relevant industry and production technologies in order to advance the manufacturing processes within the facility.

9. Bi-directional liaison between Engineering and production shop floor.

10. Communicates customer change notices to the shop floor and provides feedback on discrepancies

11. Ability to perform minor fixture adjustments, layup of parts for FAI, trimming

12. Ability to perform measurements utilizing hand measuring tools, (calipers, micrometers)

13. Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

* Strong Technical background

* Hands-on individual

* Post-secondary Education preferred w/ eligibility for CET or P. Eng designation

* Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Experience working as an effective team player

* 3D modeling experience would be an asset

* Computer, mobile phone, and other equipment related to essential functions

* MS Office

* Use of measurement tools

* <10% Travel</p>

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

* We offer competitive wages with potential annual increases.

* Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.

* Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!

* The ability to advance your career with a growing company.

* Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.

* We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.