Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We're leading the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Alexander Dennis is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of double deck buses and is the UK’s largest bus manufacturer.

At Alexander Dennis, and across NFI and our family of brands, we are helping to save the planet. Through our Sustainability Pledge, which guides our daily actions and long-term planning, we are passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world. To learn more about our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey check our website.

Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us and apply directly to your dream job!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re looking for an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our plant meets its Delivery, Cost, Quality, and Safety goals. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in supporting production, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering projects from concept to introduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in vehicle manufacturing who thrives in a hands-on setting and wants to grow their career while contributing to a leading organization!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Champion safety by introducing and ensuring adherence to safe working practices
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, cost efficiency, and quality
• Support production flow by troubleshooting and resolving electrical and process issues on the manufacturing line and production floor
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on vehicles, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to support assembly, diagnostics, and process improvements
• Standardize and optimize operations through developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe Working Practices, and line build documentation
• Lead and support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring accurate implementation and documentation of design and process changes
• Enhance production efficiency with effective workstation and line layouts, takt charts, time studies, kit lists, and travel documents
• Collaborate with teams by attending line support meetings, escalating and resolving issues, and assisting with build hour reviews
• Provide technical expertise in tools, equipment procurement, and process monitoring
• Deliver results that meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support long-term operational success

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent technical education/experience)
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within vehicle manufacturing (e.g., buses, automotive, heavy equipment, RVs, or similar industries)
• Strong background in electrical engineering and electrical systems troubleshooting (essential)
• Experience working directly on vehicles within a production or manufacturing setting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings
• Experience supporting or leading Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) within a production environment
• Experience conducting time studies and applying process optimization techniques
• Proven track record of process analysis and continuous improvement projects
• Experience with Lean tools and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to work across all business levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with systems such as QPulse or Syspro (a plus but not required)

Benefits

WHY JOIN US:

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• 401(k) plan with company match
• On-the-job training provided in a continuous learning environment
• Advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Apart of a team who is leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility

OUR WHY: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market-leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do. NFI Group | We Move People - YouTube

Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI offers a wide range of propulsion-agnostic bus and coach platforms, including market leading electric models. Through its low- and zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation. News and information is available at nfi.parts, arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.

Alexander Dennis is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request .