Process Planner

POSITION GOAL: 

Responsible for maintaining and creating production routings and bills of material from engineering documentation. Plans the material flow, labor, and tooling requirements for new and existing products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Interpret engineering release by implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and Engineering Authorized Deviations (EAD).
• Create production routings with estimated labor times for fabricated parts, assemblies, and installations (as applicable).
• Calculate raw material usage for new fabricated parts (where applicable).
• Update production routings of component parts and sub-assemblies.
• Provide new design and contract support. Completes required tasks for new contract readiness such as CFA level routings, bill split and reconciliation, structure kit routings and install hours reconciliation.
• Complete and maintain manufacturing bill for sales releases.
• Create and distribute drawing packages for shop floor.
• Complete identified process planning audit and output reports.
• Interpret and complete Planning Change Requests (PCR)
• Communicates with manufacturing engineering, production, inventory control, purchasing and production control planning to ensure implementation of engineering changes.
• Provide bid & sales release customer request (SRCR) labor estimates as requested.
• Attend and participate in process improvement projects.
• Assist in resolution of MRP processing errors.
• Support manufacturing engineering and production engineering.

• Post-secondary degree in engineering or technology with previous manufacturing process planning experience.  
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary manufacturing processes is required, including metal fabrication, welding, assembly work and painting.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Excel and MRP processes is required.
• Professional team player with strong interpersonal/communications skills with the ability to analyze data and problem solve while functioning in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Oracle would be considered an asset.
• APICS or CPIM certification would be considered an asset. 
• Up to 5% of travel is required in this position. 

WHY JOIN US:

• Be a 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
• Registered pension plan 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 10.9 million in 2023)
• Advancement opportunities within our family of companies

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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.

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.