Data Management Technician

NFI Parts™ is North America’s most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer® transit buses, MCI® motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC® vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at www.nfi.parts.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of our Publications Team and working under the direction of the Sr. Technical Editor, you will research, analyze, mark-up and assemble build specific work packages from different data sources, and perform product data research as needed for bus parts and service manuals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Create manual section research packages, compare and identify changes or new information by extracting data from all available sources including engineering Bill of Materials (BOMs), product photos, supplier documents, engineering specs and/or engineering drawings.
• Liaise with engineering staff and part suppliers to source new data and verify the accuracy of existing data.
• Maintain proper records of part supplier (vendor) data requests and perform follow-up actions to ensure that data requested is correct and obtained when required.
• Organize the assigned research information packages in order of priority and project strategy so they can be completed and handed over to the illustration group within the deadlines given.
• Collect and communicate to the Technical Editor all data inaccuracies identified during the project so they are promptly recorded into the update system.
• Complete all Team Center research work tasks as assigned by Technical Editors.
• Assign New Flyer part numbers to new OEM supplier parts.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Two or more years of experience interpreting manufacturing BOMs and engineering drawings
• Strong communication, organizational and investigative skills
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to quality
• Good understanding of technical document lifecycle and revision control
• Ability to perform efficiently and effectively within a team environment
• Capable of working under tight deadlines
• Experience in sourcing vendor data
• Experience with Oracle BOMs, engineering data management systems such as Team Center, experience with heavy equipment/automotive parts manufacturing and a strong mechanical aptitude will be considered an asset

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.

 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. 

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